ESO

The Expert Group on Public Economics (ESO) consists of eight members (the board), supported by a secretariat. Formally, ESO is a committee under the Ministry of Finance.

ESO’s task is to expand and deepen the basis for future economic and fiscal policy decisions (ToR 2007:46). This is primarily achieved by commissioning researchers and other experts to carry out studies published in ESO’s publication series and on its website. ESO also promotes discussion by organising seminars and workshops.

A defining feature of ESO’s work is its independence: all activities are conducted independently of political considerations. The terms of reference give the Expert Group a broad scope to autonomously decide its priorities. At the same time, the authors are solely responsible for the conclusions presented in ESO reports.