Objectives

The aim of the course is to deepen students' understanding of modern empirical research in health economics and medicine based on experimental and quasi-experimental research designs. The course provides the students with necessary knowledge for understanding empirical research in health economics and for designing own research proposal in a health-related topic using quasi-experimental research designs. In addition, the students learn to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of research articles, critical skills for economic evaluation in healthcare and empirical research in health economics.