Martin Bech Holte
Martin Bech Holte is an author and former leader of the Norwegian branch of consulting firm McKinsey. His latest book, "Landet som ble for rikt," has sparked significant debate and controversy regarding its claims about Norway's economic policies and the use of oil revenues. Holte's assertions have drawn criticism from various economists and public figures, including former finance bureaucrat Tore Eriksen, who argues that Holte's portrayal of politicians and bureaucrats is oversimplified.
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Martin Bech Holte's debut book has sold over 60,000 copies, indicating its success.
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Norway· 2025-12-07Martin Bech Holte's new book 'Alternativt statsbudsjett' receives criticism in Klassekampen.
Alle redaktørstyrte medier bør gi unge lesere gratis tilgang – nå!Norway· 2025-12-04
Martin Bech Holte has written a book about what is wrong with Norwegian economic policy.
Martin Bech Holte kommer med ny bok i økonomiNorway· 2025-11-24Martin Bech Holte is a successful author who has made several bold claims in his new book about Norwegian economics.
Anmeldelse av Martin Bech Holte sin nye økonomibok Alternativt statsbudsjettNorway· 2025-11-20Martin Bech Holte is the author of the bestseller 'Landet som ble for rikt'.
– Norge er ikke blitt for rikt, vi har fått for mange rikingerNorway· 2025-06-21
Martin Bech Holte wrote a significant book criticizing the public sector in Norway.
Anmeldelse av Ola Innset sin motbok Kampen om verdieneNorway· 2025-05-25
Martin Bech Holte proposes cutting the public sector by 300-400 billion kroner in his book.
Skremmebildene av en offentlig sektor som eser ut, må avsløresNorway· 2025-05-02
Martin Bech Holte is an economist and author whose new book has sparked controversy regarding Norway's oil wealth.
Ekonomen: Oljan har gjort Norge arrogant och förslappat
Sweden· 2025-04-21
Martin Bech Holte has written a significant book on Norwegian economic policy.
Vi er et folk som lever over evneNorway· 2025-03-02
Holtes bestselger plasserte etterkrigstiden som en ekstremt dårlig periode i norsk økonomisk historie.
Var etterkrigstiden en god tid for norsk vekst og materiell velstand?Norway· 2025-02-20
Martin Bech Holte's book 'Landet som ble for rikt' has sparked significant engagement and debate.
Landet som ble for rikt – og veier ut av problemeneNorway· 2025-02-11Martin Bech Holte is the author of the book 'Landet som ble for rikt', which has received criticism from various economists.
Ex-finansråd Tore Eriksen har mye å si om boken «Landet som ble for rikt»Norway· 2025-02-09