Seminar profile
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Seminar Title | Seminar Environment and Health - Experimental and empirical Evidence |
| Reference Number(s) | 273028 |
| Semester | Summer 2026 |
| Course Availability | Only Summer term |
| Course Content | As part of the course, students gain insights into the topics of "health" and "environment" - and their interrelation - from an economic perspective. Studies from different contexts will be used (i.e. from the Global North and South). The focus of the seminar is on the nexus between "economy, climate protection, health and sustainability". The question of economically sensible steering instruments and incentive systems will be addressed and can later be deepened in the context of Bachelor's and Master's theses. |
| Target Group / Area | BSc WiWi |
| Max. Number of Participants | Max. 20 (+ waiting list) |
| Course Language | Sessions: German/English Written work: German/English |
| Venue | Internal seminar |
| Industry Partner | No |
| Timetable | Block course |
| Completion of Term Paper | During lecture period |
| Requirements and Academic Support | |
| Objectives | Critical assessment of empirical and experimental studies/impact analyses in the field of health and environmental economics |
| Required Prior Knowledge | Good command of English and knowledge of empirical economic research |
| Supporting Course for the Introduction to Scientific Work | Participation is mandatory. Further information will follow on the website of the Institute of Health Economics from 01.04.2024. |
| Formal Requirements and Guidelines | Guidelines for scientific writing |
| General Literature | Graff Zivin, J., & Neidell, M. (2013). Environment, health, and human capital. Journal of Economic Literature, 51(3), 689-730. Tisdell, C. A. (2009). Resource and environmental economics: modern issues and applications (Chapter 13, Vol. 7). World Scientific Publishing Company. Hensher, M. (2023). Climate change, health and sustainable healthcare: The role of health economics. Health Economics, 32(5), 985-992. World Bank (2023). Health and Climate Change. World Bank Brief: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/health/brief/health-and-climate-change |
| Basic Literature to Introduce Each Topic | Yes |
| Methodology | Literature review |
| Specialised Software | None |
| Recommended Word Processing Software | No particular recommendation |
| Length of Term Paper | 12-14 pages |
| Meeting(s) to Discuss Term Paper Outline | 1 to max. 3 |
| Performance Requirements / Evaluation incl. Weighting | Compulsory attendance, written part 75% and presentation 25% |
| Examiner(s) | Prof. Dr. Arndt Reichert |
| Contact person | Julian Wichert |
| Group Assignments and Allocation of Topics | |
| Group Assignment | No |
| Group Size | - |
| Group Formation | - |
| Topics | You will find the list of topics here. Students have time until April 13th, 2026 to communicate their topic preferences. |
| Allocation of Topics | Preference-based |
| Mode of Pre-Registration | Via Stud.IP |
| Schedule | |
| Initial Registration / Application | 30.03. to 04.04.2026 on Stud.IP, max. 20 people (in case of more than 20 registrations, a random draw takes place and there will be a waiting list) |
| Initial Discussion / Presentation of Topics / Kick-Off Meeting | Kick-off meeting: 1.5 hours on 15.04.2026 at 09.15am Individual meetings to discuss topics: 21./22.4.2026, 20 Min per person Partner meetings to discuss progress: 1.5h meeting on 21.05.2026 at 09.15am |
| Assignment of Topics | During Kick-Off |
| Formal (Binding) Registration | No later than 27.04.2026 |
| Start of Term Paper Writing | After Kick-Off |
| Submission of Term Paper | 05.07.2026 11.59pm |
| Submission of Presentation | 1 day before the presentation event |
| Presentation Session(s) | 15.06.2026 08.30am - 2.15pm and 17.06.2026 08.30am-1pm |
