Lars-Erik Borge

Lars-Erik Borge is a Professor at the Department of Economics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), based at Dragvoll campus. His research focuses on public economics, fiscal policy, and local government finance, with an emphasis on efficiency in municipal services and property taxation. He has authored numerous reports and articles analyzing Norwegian local governance, tax systems, and political economy dynamics.

His work includes studies on municipal expenditure modeling, tax equalization systems, and the impact of political fragmentation on public infrastructure maintenance. Borge collaborates with institutions like Senter for Økonomisk Forskning AS (SOF) and has advised doctoral and master’s students on topics spanning housing economics, public sector efficiency, and fiscal policy.

Recent articles explore fiscal oversight mechanisms, debt management strategies, and cross-border comparisons in Nordic fiscal policies. His research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analyses of Norwegian and international case studies.