CSS Institute for Empirical Health Economics

The CSS Institute is dedicated to independent research and teaching in the field of applied health economics since 2007.

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Topics at the CSS Institute
Central questions of our research
Affordability
How can we ensure that everyone has fair and affordable access to the healthcare system?
Providers
How does healthcare supply influence patient demand?
Pharmaceuticals
When does the interaction between the pharmaceutical industry, authorities, doctors, pharmacies and patients work?
Patient incentives
Can the healthcare system be protected from overload without compromising patient well-being?
Healthcare system
Under what conditions does regulated competition equally benefit both insured individuals and patients?

More than just research

The CSS Institute not only conducts its own research, but also advises and supports external researchers with anonymized data. Additionally, our staff actively contribute to university teaching, helping to educate the next generation of health economists.

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