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Health Economics and Ethics, 7.5 credits
Health Economics and Ethics, 7.5 hp
770G09
Main field of study
Economics Economics – NA1Course level
First cycleCourse type
Single subject and programme courseExaminer
Martin HenrikssonCourse coordinator
Martin HenrikssonDirector of studies or equivalent
Linnea TengvallContact
Malin Gröndahl Maass, study advisor
Marie Karlsson, administratör
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Weeks | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single subject course (Full-time, Day-time) | Spring 2018 | 201819-201823 | English | Linköping, Valla | ||
| F7YEF | Business and Economics Programme - International - French (Economics) | 6 (Spring 2018) | 201819-201823 | English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| F7YET | Business and Economics Programme - International - German (Economics) | 6 (Spring 2018) | 201819-201823 | English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| F7YES | Business and Economics Programme - International - Spanish (Economics) | 6 (Spring 2018) | 201819-201823 | English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| F7MNE | Master programme in Economics | 2 (Spring 2018) | 201819-201823 | English | Linköping, Valla | E |
Main field of study
Economics, Economics – NA1Course level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Business and Economics Programme - International - German
- Business and Economics Programme - International - French
- Business and Economics Programme - International - Spanish
- Master programme in Economics
Entry requirements
Completed Economics, basic course comprising 30 ECTS credits with at least 15 ECTS credits approved, or equivalent. Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6.
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the student should be able to:
- Implement basic health economics calculations/analyzes with the most relevant method based on the question asked.
- Interpret and critically evaluate health economics evaluations.
- Analyze and integrate economic, political and ethical policy issues related to health care.
Course content
The course covers:
- Basic welfare theory and concepts of health economic evaluations.
- Cost analysis.
- Cost-effectiveness Analysis
- Cost benefits Analysis
- Decision Theory
- Measuring quality of life
- Priorites in health care
- Ethical implications of health economic evaluations
- Justice Theories related to health care
- Ownership
- Paternalism
Teaching and working methods
The course is taught through lectures, seminars, assignments and self-study. Language of instruction: English.
Examination
The examination consists of a written examination and ongoing assignments during the course. Detailed information can be found in the study guide.
Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course twice are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.
Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.
Grades
Three-grade scale, U, G, VGOther information
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.
Department
Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utvecklingNo examination details is to be found.
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