!!Einar Hope - Curriculum vitae

Having graduated as siviløkonom, Einar Hope was employed at the Norwegian
School of Economics and Business Administration from 1978 to 1990, before being CEO
of the Foundation for Research in Economics and Business Administration from 1991
to 1995. From 1995 to 1999 he served as director of the Norwegian Competition
Authority. From 1999 to 2005 he was professor of energy economics at the
Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration.
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His contribution explores both theoretical and methodological issues of
practical relevance for the new competition policy in the international power grid
and gives examples of practical policy adjustments. His research focuses on key topics
such as the relationship between competition policy and sector-specific regulatory
policies under deregulation and market orientation, and undertakes a critical review
of traditional approaches. He is presenting new theoretical approaches and
a range of international case studies, Competition Policy Analysis in his works.
His activity is internationally recognized and has significant influence
on the whole society, especially in the Northern Europe.
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__Academic, Editorial Boards:__
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* President of the International Association for Energy Economics, 2009
* International Journal of the Economics of Business
* Energy Journal. Member of Editorial Board
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__Other interests/involvements:__
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* Co-founder and former chairman Energy Forum, EF, Bergen
* Member Scientific Council, Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center
* Member of Council, International Association of Energy Economics
* Member of Board, Central Bureau of Statistics, Norway
* Member of Board, Christian Michelsen Institute