Anna Karttunen

Anna Karttunen serves as a Doctoral Researcher and Social Media Specialist at the University of Eastern Finland's Development Services unit. Holding dual Master's degrees in Health Economics and Law & Economics, she operates at the intersection of social policy and healthcare systems.

Her research focuses on health economics with specialization in

• Social capital development through community education
• Multidisciplinary cooperation models for high-need clients
• Technology implementation in elderly care systems
• Workplace well-being management frameworks

Her work demonstrates consistent application of economic analysis to social service optimization.

Karttunen's publication record shows strong emphasis on practical implementation of research findings, particularly through two active research groups:

• Health Economics Research Group (2022-present)
• House of Effectiveness (2018-present)

Her collaborative approach is evident in all publications featuring multi-institutional author teams.

As an active contributor to Finnish social policy discourse, she maintains engagement with both academic and practical implementation spheres through her dual role combining research and social media communication.