| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Seminar Title | Seminar in Applied Health Economics and Impact Analysis |
| Reference number(s) | 375023 |
| Semester | Winter Term 2023/2024 |
| Course Availability | Winter term and summer term |
| Course Content | Students will choose a research article or reform proposal from the provided list of topics (assignment will be based on students’ preferences). They can choose to write either a referee report or a research proposal on this topic. The results (referee report or research proposal) will be presented during the presentation event. In addition, each student will be assigned the referee report/research proposal of another student, which he/she will discuss in the form of a short presentation during the presentation event. The feedback from the presentation event should then be incorporated into the seminar paper. |
| Target Group / Area | MSc WiWi PO 2012: Major Health Economics MSc WiWi PO 2018: Area Health Economics |
| Max. Number of Participants | max. 20 (+ waiting list) |
| Course Language | English |
| Venue | Internal Seminar |
| Industry Partner | No |
| Timetable | Block event |
| Completion of Term Paper | During the lecture period |
| Requirements and Academic Support | |
| Objective(s) | Critically examining empirical studies/impact analyses and reform proposals from the field of health and development economics and, if applicable, developing own research idea. |
| Required Prior Knowledge | Knowledge of empirical economic research and health economics, at least good knowledge of English |
| Supporting Course for the Introduction to Scientific Work | Mandatory [further information to follow] |
| Formal Requirements and Guidelines | Guidelines for writing scientific papers and theses |
| General Literature | Greiner, W., Graf von der Schulenburg, J.-M. (2013), Gesundheitsökonomik, 3. Auflage, Tübingen. Breyer, Zweifel, Kifmann (2013), Gesundheitsökonomik, 6. Auflage, Berlin, Heidelberg. Angrist, J. D., Pischke, J. S. (2009), Mostly harmless econometrics: An empiricist's companion, 1. Auflage, Princeton, New Jersey. |
| Basic Literature to Introduce Each Topic | No |
| Methodology | Literature works |
| Specialized Software | None |
| Recommended Word Processing Software | No particular recommendation |
| Length of Term Papers | 3 - 5 pages |
| Meeting(s) to Discuss Term Paper Outline | Opportunity of an individual appointment with the supervisor |
| Performance Requirements/ Evaluation incl. Weighting | Compulsory attendance; written part 75 % and presentation 25 % |
| Examiner | Prof. Dr. Arndt Reichert |
| Contact Person | Robert Mayen |
| Group Assignment and Allocation of Topics | |
| Group Work | No (however, a group session will be offered for students to discuss their current progress on seminar presentations/paper). |
| Group Size | - |
| Group Formation | Students have from April 1st, 2026 to April 10th, 2026 to communicate their topic preferences. To do so, please submit at least three topics (in hierarchical order of preference) to Fabian Sauer (fabian.sauer@stud.uni-hannover.de). Submitting your preferences on time is a prerequisite for participation in the seminar. |
| Topics | List of topics and research articles available for selection will be published on Stud.IP by April 1st, 2026 |
| Allocation of Topics | Preference-based |
| Mode of Pre-Registration | Stud.IP |
| Schedule | |
| Pre-Registration/Application | April 1st, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – April 10th, 2026, 6:00 p.m. (maximum 20 people + 5 on waiting list; first come, first served) |
| Preliminary Discussion / Presentation of Topics / Kick-Off Meeting | Expected on April 21st, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (or alternatively April 22nd, 2026) |
| Assignment of Topics | At kick-off meeting |
| Formal (Binding) Registration | Until May 8th, 2026 |
| Start of Term Paper Writing | After binding registration |
| Individual Consultation (Discussion of Outline) | May 4th, 2026 to May 8th, 2026 (online), students develop an outline for their term paper as a basis for the discussion (requirement for participation in individual consultation) |
| Submission of Presentation + Assignment of Short Papers | June 1st, 2026, 12pm |
| Presentation Session(s) | most likely on June 4th, 2026 or alternatively June 8th, 2026 |
| Submission of Term Paper | June 26th, 2026 |
Seminar Applied Health Economics and Impact Analysis (375023)
Last Change: 25.02.26
