I am Associate Professor in Political Science (political behavior) at the Department of Sociology and Political Science at NTNU. I hold a PhD in Economics from the University of Lucerne in Switzerland.
My research focuses on political behavior, with a particular emphasis on how political institutions and technological innovations shape voters’ attitudes and decisions in elections and referendums. I specialize in policy evaluation, using advanced empirical methods to identify the causal effects of public policies and the mechanisms behind voter decision-making. A key part of my work examines how information, such as that provided by Voting Advice Applications, affects electoral outcomes, reduces or exacerbates voter biases, and shapes political behavior more broadly. I am also interested in how direct democracy, compared to representative democracy, influences political choices and policy outcomes. By integrating impact evaluation with the study of informational environments, I aim to understand how transparency, voter guidance, and public communication can improve accountability and strengthen democratic processes.
I teach theories and models in political economy, and my teaching portfolio also includes courses in econometrics, causal inference, data analytics, and data handling at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Information and the Demand for Political Candidates.
Simultaneous Elections and Referendums: Who Benefits?
Direct Democracy and State Government Finances. Joint with Benedikt Marxer.
What Drives Voter Bias Against Muslim Politicians? An Experimental Examination. Joint with Henning Finseraas.