Course Details

<b>Prerequisites</b><br> The course covers both theoretical models as well as empirical applications. Solid background in microeconomics and microeconometrics is required.<br> <b>Learning objectives</b><br> In this course students will:<br> - learn about recent research in empirical health and labor economics, including published research and current JMPs,<br> - understand specific empirical challenges in the fields of health and labor economics and get to know empirical methods to tackle those,<br> - develop their own sketch of a research project, and<br> - synthesize and defend their ideas in a presentation and short report.<br> By the end of this course students will have acquired a good overview of current topics in the intersection of health and labor economics. They will be able to use their knowledge to develop their own research projects.<br> <b>Content</b><br> This course introduces into selected topics in the fields of health and labor economics. Its aim is to acquaint students with theories and applications in health and labor economics and to encourage the development of research interest in these fields. Students will get to know state-of-the-art theoretical models and empirical papers at the current research frontier. After this course, students will be able to develop their own research projects in these fields.<br> <b>General information</b><br> Please see <a href="https://www.unisg.ch/en/studying/exchange-programme/incoming-guest-students/guest-auditors-and-individual-course-participation/">this website</a> for information on how to participate in the course. Please write to <a href="mailto:phd@unisg.ch">phd@unisg.ch</a> by <b>September 7, 2025</b> and request the form that is needed to register for an individual course participation at the doctoral level.