Postgraduate Course: Economics of health policy (IPHP11017)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies) |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Aim: To enable students to develop a critical account of the uses of economic analysis in health policy
Economic analysis is used to determine how to achieve efficiency and equity through the institutions of government and the market. It makes an important contribution to debates about the role of the state and the extent and means of redistribution in society. The five lectures in this course are designed to examine core concepts and methods of economic analysis. Among the concepts discussed are Pareto efficiency, competitive equilibrium, market failure, social valuation of non-marketed goods, and equity.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students will be able to:
? Explain the key economic concepts and theories used to analyse the behaviour of patients, doctors and other providers of health care.
? Identify and critically appraise economics arguments in health care policy making.
? Examine the limits of economic analysis in health care policy making.
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Assessment Information
| The course will be entirely assessed via a course essay of 2,500-3,000 words |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Miss Petra Brhlikova
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Course secretary | Miss Cristyn King
Tel: (0131 6)51 3865
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