Tor Harald Hustad

Tor Harald Hustad serves as an Assistant Professor in accounting and financial management at Molde University College's Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences. Based in Molde (office A-2.133), he operates at the intersection of business administration and sports economics with contact via tor.h.hustad@himolde.no or +4771195758.

His research centers on Sports Economics and Financial Management, specializing in quantifying the socioeconomic impact of top-tier football clubs. Key interests include regional ripple effect analysis, sports club valuation methodologies, and business models for non-profit sports organizations. His work bridges accounting principles with community development metrics to measure value beyond athletic performance.

Recent 2025 publications demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory focused on Kristiansund Ballklubb (KBK), employing economic impact assessment frameworks to document how elite football generates regional value. These studies—spanning newspapers, radio, and online platforms—consistently apply quantitative methods to analyze sports' contribution to local economies, stakeholder engagement, and community identity.

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