Marie Steen

Marie Steen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the Business School, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). She teaches Operations Analysis at the BSc level and Energy and Commodity Market Analysis along with thesis preparation courses at the MSc level. She is an active member of the Finance and Commodity Market Analysis research group, contributing to empirical research in commodity and financial markets.

• Institution: Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
• School: Business School
• Department: Department of Economics
• Rank: Associate Professor

Her research focuses on commodity markets, price volatility, aquaculture economics, ESG investing, and financial risk modeling. Using advanced econometric methods such as quantile regression and time-series analysis, she investigates market behavior in agricultural, energy, and seafood sectors. Her work bridges theoretical finance with real-world market data, particularly in Nordic and global commodity contexts.

The trend in her recent publications shows a consistent focus on empirical analysis of market risks, sustainability in finance, and the economics of aquaculture. From modeling salmon farming returns to assessing ESG fund performance and climate impacts on grain prices, her research integrates environmental, financial, and behavioral dimensions of market dynamics.

Marie Steen has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals including Aquaculture Economics & Management, Journal of Sustainable Finance and Investment, and Applied Financial Economics. While no formal awards are listed, her sustained publication record in high-quality journals reflects scholarly recognition.

She advises master’s students through thesis supervision and contributes to curriculum development in economics and finance. Though no specific grants or doctoral students are mentioned, her collaborative research with scholars like O. Gjolberg and F. Jacobsen indicates active participation in research networks. She is involved in research that supports evidence-based policy in sustainable finance and food systems.

Marie Steen is part of the Finance and Commodity Market Analysis research group, which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration on market risk, energy, and sustainability issues. This group likely supports graduate training, joint publications, and engagement with industry and regulatory bodies in Norway and beyond.