Adjunct Associate Professor Birger Vikøren
- Birger.Vikoren@nhh.no
- Telephone
- +47 55 95 91 05 / +47 915 36 261
- Department
- Economics
- Expertise
- Macroeconomics
BIOGRAPHY
Birger Vikøren holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Oslo. He has extensive experience from Norges Bank, including roles as the head of the Financial Stability Department, the Monetary Policy Department, and the Governor's staff for capital management. Vikøren has also had periods outside the bank, serving as the Managing Director of the State Finance Fund and as the Acting Managing Director of Statistics Norway (SSB). He has board experience from institutions such as the Financial Supervisory Authority, the Banks' Guarantee Fund, and the Research Council. Vikøren left Norges Bank on April 1, 2023, and is currently working as a lecturer in economics at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and the University of Oslo.