Thorolfur Matthiasson

Background

Matthiasson, Thorolfur was born on December 8, 1953 in Iceland. Son of Matthias Petursson and Kristin (Thorarinsdottir) Matthiasson.

Education

Degree in Economics, University Oslo, 1981. D Politcs in Economics, University Oslo, 1998.

Career

Researcher University Iceland, Reykjavik, 1981-1982, assistant professor, 1989-1994, associate professor, 1994—2003, professor, since 2003. Economist Ministry of Finance (Iceland), 1982-1988. Director Institute Economic Studies, 1989-1990, chair department economics, 1992-1995.

Achievements

• Thorolfur Matthiasson has been listed as a noteworthy economics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Union Icelandic University Teachers (acting president since 1999, 2002-2004).

Connections

Married Jona Gudmundsdottir. Children: Eirny T., Vala T.

Father:

Matthias Petursson Matthiasson

Mother:

Kristin (Thorarinsdottir) Matthiasson

Spouse:

Jona Gudmundsdottir

child:

Eirny T. Matthiasson

child:

Vala T. Matthiasson