Health economics is a growing field and is an important aspect of public policy. This course is designed to introduce upper level undergraduate students in economics to the field of Health Economics. The provision and production of health care have different characteristics and incentives from other consumer goods making health related markets a unique topic for study. We will cover a number of topics including why health is different from other economic goods/services and the implications that follows from a public policy perspective. Furthermore, the tools of health economic evaluation (i.e. cost-effectiveness analysis) are widely used in policy making today, and will be covered in some detail. Ethical issues related to health care priority setting will also be addressed.
Health Economics and Ethics
7.5 creditsHealth Economics and Ethics, 7.5 credits
Spring 2024, Full-time, Linköping
Semester
Spring 2024
Place of study
Linköping
Pace of study
Full-time
Level
First cycle
Teaching form
On-Campus
Education Time
Day-time
Education Language
English
Course offering id
LIU-42213
Period
202404 - 202408
Number of Places
10
Specific requirements
- Economics, basic course, 30 ECTS credits with at least 15 ECTS credits passed
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Linnea Tengvall, Director of Studies
Åsa Carmesten, Study Adviser
Anki Rune, Administrator
Health Economics and Ethics, 7.5 credits
Spring 2025, Full-time, Linköping
Application period 16 Sep - 15 Oct
Semester
Spring 2025
Place of study
Linköping
Pace of study
Full-time
Level
First cycle
Teaching form
On-Campus
Education Time
Day-time
Education Language
English
Course offering id
LIU-42213
Period
202504 - 202508
Number of Places
10
Specific requirements
- Economics, basic course, 30 ECTS credits with at least 15 ECTS credits passed
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.