Analysis of market failure in health policy (P02292)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : HEA-P-AMFHP

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 introductory course are designed to introduce and explain 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.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

International Public Health Policy, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 3 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	09:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

To enable students to understand basic concepts of economic analysis with respect to market failure.
To provide students with a critical understanding of the limitations of economic analysis.
To equip students with skills to apply methods of economic analysis.