Applied Econometrics: Health Economics

 

Teacher: Prof. Dr. Reyn van Ewijk, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

This course takes place in the 2nd half of the Winter semester, starting on Friday Dec. 4th.

Note: Half of the classes take place online (8.30 am – 1.00 pm) and the other half take place in Mainz (9.15 am – 13.45 pm).

 

In order to receive the course materials that you need to have before the first class, you have to send me an email no later than Thursday, November 26th, but preferably earlier (vanewijk@uni-mainz.de)!

 

Course outline

In each class we will focus on a different topic within the field of Health Economics that is investigated using applied econometrics. I.e., researchers try to identify causal relations using large, non-experimental datasets by using quasi-experiments & the “econometric toolbox” for solving the causality issue.

Health is one example of a field in which econometrics plays a central role. It is one of the central sub fields within the broader domain of Applied Microeconometrics. This course is both relevant for those who want to learn more about the field of health econom(etr)ics and for students whose primary interest lies in other domains, but who want to learn about state-of-the art econometric methods and to gain experience in critically evaluating research.

 

Course set-up

Each session consists of 3 parts:

  1. A short lecture on today’s topic
  2. All students together conduct an in-depth critical analysis of a pre-selected empirical paper: as if they were reviewing for a scientific journal. Much of this takes place in the form of small-group work.
  3. A presentation of another empirical paper by a student. Again, this entails a critical analysis: “as if reviewing for a scientific journal” and should involve interactive discussions with the rest of the class.

Before each class, you have to thoroughly read the pre-selected paper, so that you can participate in the in-class discussions and exercises. This also applies to the first class on Dec. 4th. You will receive details on this once you have sent me your registration email, which should be sent no later than Thursday, November 26th.

 

Exam:

  • Presentation (33%)
  • Class participation (33%)
  • A review you will write about a paper, as if it were for a scientific journal (33%)

 

This course is open to both GSEFM and MSQ students

 

Course link (OLAT)