Advanced Seminar Economics & Econometrics: Economics of Education

What it is about

In this seminar you engage with central questions of educational economics: from the importance of human capital for individuals and economic growth to educational biographies and school reforms, as well as university choice, lifelong learning and educational inequality. In the end you will be able to understand scientific studies on the topic, critically evaluate them and summarize the findings into policy recommendations.

What you will be able to do

• Understand basic concepts of educational economics
• Position the effects of education on individual economic success and overall economic growth
• Analyze determinants and distribution of abilities in society
• Read, interpret and critically reflect on empirical studies
• Independently identify research gaps and formulate evidence-based policy recommendations
• Present results in a structured and understandable way

What the module consists of

• Seminar/PresentationsSelf-study of articles, group discussions and presentation of one's own research
• LectureIntroduction and supervision by the instructor during the semester

Teaching method

• Self-study of scientific articlesto independently access and analyze research literature
• Supervision by the instructorto be guided while working on the topic and the presentation
• Group work and presentationsto communicate results and promote collective learning