Institute for Research in Economics and Business Administration

The Institute for Research in Economics and Business Administration (SNF) is a prominent Norwegian research institute specializing in applied economic and administrative research. Based in Bergen and affiliated with the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), SNF conducts contract research for government agencies, international organizations, and private corporations. A core pillar of its work is health economics, conducted through the Program for Health Economics (HEB), which focuses on hospital efficiency, pharmaceutical pricing, and the impact of health policy reforms. The institute operates as a limited company and serves as a critical bridge between academic research and policy implementation in the Nordic region. It is one of Norway's largest environments for applied economic research, providing data-driven insights into healthcare markets and public policy.