Tore Nilssen

Professor Tore Nilssen is affiliated with the Department of Economics at the University of Oslo, where he has served since 1997. His academic roles include Vice-Dean for Research (2020-2024), Head of PhD Studies (2012-2019), and Deputy Head of Department (2005-2007). He holds a Ph.D. (Dr.oecon.) in Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (1991) and has contributed extensively to industrial organization, political economy, and media economics.

• Dr.oecon. (Ph.D.) in Economics, Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (1991)
• Master’s in Economics, Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (1987)
• Siviløkonom (Undergraduate) in Business Administration, Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (1983)

Tore Nilssen’s research focuses on industrial organization, political economy, and game theory, with a particular emphasis on strategic competition, two-sided markets, and asymmetric information. His work spans topics from mergers and consumer lock-in to media business models and genetic testing in insurance markets, reflecting a broad engagement with microeconomic theory and policy.

Nilssen’s publications highlight key trends in industrial organization, including strategic competition (2018), two-sided market dynamics (2016), and asymmetric information in insurance (2006). His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications in corporate governance, media economics, and competition policy.

He has been involved in multiple academic leadership roles, including chairing the TIK Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture (2020-2023) and serving on editorial boards such as the Journal of Media Economics (2007-present). Nilssen also contributes to policy evaluations, including the Government Commission on Foster Care (2017-2018).