Ola Kvaloy

Ola Kvaloy is an Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger, primarily affiliated with the Business School. His research focuses on relational contracts, incentive design, team dynamics, and experimental economics. He has collaborated with institutions like the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and Humboldt University of Berlin.

• Education: Not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but academic career indicates advanced studies in economics or business management.
• Affiliations: University of Stavanger (primary), occasional collaborations with NHH and international universities.

Research Interests: Kvaloy’s work addresses challenges in contractual relationships, organizational incentives, and behavioral economics. Key themes include how relational contracts govern team performance, the impact of monetary and non-monetary incentives, and experimental validation of theoretical models. His studies often explore real-world applications in labor markets, antitrust issues, and leadership dynamics.

Publications: Over 27 scholarly papers, with recent works focusing on relational contracts in team environments, leadership styles influenced by labor-market conditions, and experimental analyses of risk-taking and collusion.

Grants and Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative research projects with peers like Trond E. Olsen and Anja Schöttner, focusing on incentive structures and organizational behavior.