Asbjørn Torvanger
Asbjørn Torvanger is a Norwegian climate expert and researcher known for his work in environmental economics and climate policy. He has contributed to various discussions regarding the costs and benefits of climate measures in Norway, emphasizing the importance of accurate and realistic cost assessments in shaping effective climate strategies. Recently, he was in the news for co-authoring a critique on misleading cost estimates used in the political debate surrounding climate initiatives, arguing that exaggerated figures undermine trust in climate policies.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 4,960 | $403,000 | 369$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,421,241 | 4,960 | $403,000 | 369$ |
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Recent Mentions
Norway:
Asbjørn Torvanger is a researcher who commented on the challenges of understanding the budget's climate promises.
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Norway:
Asbjørn Torvanger is mentioned as one of the authors questioning the costs of Norwegian climate policy.
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Norway:
Asbjørn Torvanger is an economist at Cicero who calls for serious politics regarding climate measures.
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Norway:
Asbjørn Torvanger criticizes the lack of reliable cost estimates related to climate policy.
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Norway:
Asbjørn Torvanger is mentioned as one of the authors criticizing the misleading cost estimates for climate measures.
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