The Finnish Health Economics Seminar Series (FINHESS) has been established as a key activity of The Finnish Association of Health and Economics to foster exchange between health economists and social scientists doing research in health-related topics. The series is organized as an online event in Teams once a month and will take place on Mondays, 3:00-4:00pm. The presentations will primarily be held in English. A Scientific Committee chaired by Jaana Kari (JYU), Henri Salokangas (THL), and Markku Siikanen (VATT) will coordinate the series in year 2026.

Autumn 2026 programme

21 September 2026, 15.00-16.00 (2-3 pm CET)

"Postpartum depression and the motherhood penalty", (paper) presenter: Mircea Trandafir (Rockwool Foundation)  See more info & Teams-link here

19 October 2026, 15.00-16.00 (2-3 pm CET). 

"The Menopause "Penalty"" (paper), presenter: Gabriella Conti (University College London)  See more info & Teams-link here

16 November 2026, 15.00-16.00 (2-3 pm CET)

"History Dependence and Firm Incentives in Free Contraception Programs" (paper), presenter: Milla Hägg (University of Vienna) See more info & Teams-link here

14 December 2026, 15.00-16.00

"Who Waits and Why? Priority Setting in Health Care", presenter: Tanja Saxell (VATT) See more info & Teams-link here