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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies)

Postgraduate Course: Economics of health policy (IPHP11017)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaPostgrad (School of Social and Political Studies) Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionAim: 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.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
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.
Assessment Information
The course will be entirely assessed via a course essay of 2,500-3,000 words
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserMiss Petra Brhlikova
Tel:
Email: Petra.Brhlikova@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Jodie Fleming
Tel: (0131 6)51 5066
Email: Jodie.Fleming@ed.ac.uk
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