phe5ihe international perspectives on health economics
INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTH ECONOMICS
PHE5IHE
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be given the opportunity to gain a fundamental understanding of economic principles and their application to health and health care, particularly in the developing world. The applications of economic analysis to health policy issues are explored. This subject should enable students to: provide an economic perspective to key issues in health and care and in health development programs; and critically appraise health economic evaluation studies. Students also gain an understanding of the principles of health care financing including donor funding arrangements, including the major international, national and local donors.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHassan Vally
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Special conditionsOffered subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.
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Learning resources
Principles in health economics and policy
Resource TypeBook
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AuthorOlsen, J.A.
Year2010
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PublisherOXFORD: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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The World Health Report 2010: Health systems financing: the path to universal coverage
Resource TypeBook
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AuthorWorld Health Organisation
Year2010
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PublisherGENEVA: WHO
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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