Seminar Applied Economic Policy

Human Capital

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• Instructions for Writing a Seminar Thesis

Course Description

During the seminar, participants will discuss a broad range of current topics in the economics of human capital. This will include topics such as sorting into specific professions and/or study fields. The list of topics below provides more details, including references and brief comments on the research questions covered in the respective literature.

The seminar has two consecutive parts. In the first part, students write a thesis under the guidance of their advisor. In an introductory session, students learn about the principles of scientific work and the scope of analysis that is expected. The thesis elaborates on the literature (see the list of topics for the main article(s) to be covered). Students are expected to search for additional literature and then work independently on their topic. Advisors provide close guidance during this process. The second part consists of a blocked seminar (June 12) of students’ presentations. Before preparing their presentations, supervisors will provide students with detailed feedback on their thesis.

To express your interest, please submit the registration form to bianca.haustein@fau.de until March 25, 2024. Please note that the maximum number of participants is 6 students. The deadline for submitting the seminar theses is May 27, 2024. We will have a short introduction over Zoom on April 15, 2024, at 17:00.