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Leader: Ms Jennifer Watts
Offered:
AUSTIN First semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis: This unit provides an understanding of the microeconomic approach to resource allocation, both in general and specifically, in relation to the health sector. It introduces students to the use of economic tools in the analysis of the 'market' for health care, in terms of efficiency and equity. It also provides an analytical framework for assessment of the Australian health care system, and health policy generally, from an economic perspective.
Assessment: Two assignments (each 2000 words): 50% + Examination (3 hours): 50%