Corporate Finance and Labor Markets PhD Course
This is the course information page for "26087 Corporate Finance and Labor Markets," to be held in November 2026 at Hanken in Helsinki. This course explores the relationship between corporate financial decisions and labor markets, integrating insights from corporate finance and labor economics. It is structured around five modules:
Designed for advanced master’s and PhD students in economics or finance, this course is particularly relevant for those interested in corporate strategy, labor markets, and financial decision-making. It provides essential analytical tools for students pursuing careers in finance, consulting, policy analysis, or academia, helping them understand how corporate policies interact with labor markets. It also offers valuable insights for students seeking a deeper understanding of how firms’ financial decisions impact their own careers and wages.
The course is targeted at PhD students in Economics interested in exploring firm and worker dynamics, as well as for PhD students in Finance seeking to understand how corporate financial policies interact with labor markets. It is particularly useful for PhD students interested in working on these topics with Nordic administrative datasets.
The course in 2026 will be held in person at Hanken (Arkadiankatu 22, Helsinki) from Monday starting at 12.30 to Friday ending 11.45. The week is not set yet. There is a mandatory online introductory lecture two weeks before the start of the course. The invitation to the introductory lecture will be sent to your Hanken assigned email.
The grade consists of in-class participation (10%), a paper presentation (10%), and an in-class exam. PhD students can substitute the in-class exam with a course paper (60%). PhD students must also submit a referee report on labor and finance paper of their choice.
Students from Helsinki GSE (Hanken, Aalto, and the University of Helsinki) can register through SISU. Other students should apply for a study right to complete the course. Detailed information on applying and registering can be found here. Once registered, keep an eye out on you Hanken assigned email for the invitation to the introductory lecture and to Moodle.
The course material for 2025 is available here. You can find the material for the 2024 edition of the course here.
Send an e-mail to joacim.tag@hanken.fi.