In this course students will learn to integrate their acquired knowledge and skills and to apply them to a real-life economic challenge. Students will work in teams on projects that are relevant to external stakeholders. Thereby they will contribute to real-life economic decision making. This involves translating a general problem into a specific research question, finding appropriate methodology to answer the question, and communicating the outcomes and proposed solution to stakeholders. Throughout the process, students will further develop their skills to work effectively in teams, to communicate with stakeholders and to recognize and take into respect the impact and consequences of specific actions for stakeholders, and thereby to manage and conduct a project in an effective way.

None. Students make use of methods and literature studied throughout their Master studies.