Keywords
General description
An introduction to the main theories and approaches of health economics.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student is able to analyze and evaluate health economic issues using concepts, theories and approaches of health economics.
Contents
The course covers the various perspectives on health economics, major theories, concepts and approaches.
Teaching methods
Classroom work max 28h.
Teaching language
English, FinnishModes of study
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
Introductory lecture and reading club. Completing a learning diary and a literature exam or essay (by separate agreement).
In the reading club, students read the essential health economics literature and discuss it with other students and the teacher.
Evaluation and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.Participation in the Reading Club: pass/fail. Exam/Essay: evaluated on the scale 1-5 which will be the final course grade.
Study materials
Morris Stephen, Devlin Nancy, Parkin David, Spencer Anne (2012): Economic Analysis in Heath Care
Articles, announced during the course
Further information
The course is organized every other year (even years, spring term). Minimum number of students for the course to be organized is 8.
Belongs to following study modules
2018–2019