Ragnar Nymoen

Ragnar Nymoen is a Professor of Economics at the University of Oslo's Department of Economics, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. He has held leadership roles, including Head of the Department (2002–2004) and Head of the Macroeconometric Research and Model Building unit (1995–1996). His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Economics (1990), Cand. polit. (1984), and Cand. mag. in Sociology (1979), all from the University of Oslo.

His research focuses on macroeconomics, econometric modeling, wage-price dynamics, and inflation. He has contributed to empirical macroeconometric models, time series analysis, and policy-oriented research. Notable works include studies on Norwegian wage dynamics, inflation expectations, and OECD unemployment dynamics.

Nymoen has been affiliated with institutions such as Norges Bank, serving as Scientific Advisor (1993–1995) and Acting Research Director (1993–1994). He has led the Centre for Wage Formation (2014–2017) and contributed to policy committees, including the Ministry of Finance’s Modelling Committee (1996–2003).