ECX9700

Introduction to health economics

(BUS)

Mr Anthony Harris

6 points + Clayton, distance + 12 hours per week + Second semester

Synopsis: An analysis of alternative arrangements for the finance and delivery of health services from an economic perspective. Microeconomic tools to analyse the market for health including concepts of efficiency and equity. Applications of microeconomic principles to the analysis of health insurance and health care markets.

Assessment: Two assignments (each 1500 words): 50% + Examination (3 hours): 50%