We structurally estimate a two-sector Schumpeterian growth model with endogenous population and finite land reserves to study the long-run evolution of global population, technological progress and the demand for food. The estimated model closely replicates trajectories for world population,...

In this thesis, I study methodologically and empirically the demand and supply of environmental quality. The first part comprises two chapters examining preferences for changes in local environmental amenities. In the second part, three chapters study the economic costs of reducing polluting...

We document non-linear stock effects in the relationship linking emerging technology adoption and network infrastructure increments. We exploit 2010-2017 data covering nascent to mature electric vehicle (EV) markets across 422 Norwegian municipalities together with two complementary...