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Health Economics 1 (POPH90094)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject introduces students to health economics as a sub-discipline of economics. Students are provided with a comprehensive introduction to micro-economics, so the subject is suitable for students with no prior knowledge of economics. It paves the way for students to apply micro-economic concepts to the analysis of contemporary issues in public health and health care. Topics to be studied include the following:

  • Introduction to economics, micro-economics and welfare economics
  • Introduction to health economics
  • The demand for health and health care
  • The production and supply of health care; the economics of the health workforce
  • Behavioural economics in health care
  • The market for health care
  • Market failure and the role of government in health care,
  • Economics approaches to measuring equity in health and health care
  • The Australian health care system analysed from an economic perspective

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the economics principles, concepts and theories underpinning health economics.
  • Analyse a health care issue from an economics perspective.
  • Explain the economic rationale for government intervention in health care.
  • Evaluate the impact of public policy in health and health care markets.
  • Apply the knowledge of health economics in designing or reforming health care system.

Generic skills

Upon completion of this subject, students will have developed skills in:

  • Critical thinking and analysis,
  • Finding, evaluating and using relevant information,
  • Written communication,
  • Persuasion and argumentation.

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

One Minor Assignment

  • 1000 words
Week 620%

A one and a half hour online open book multiple choice examination

  • 1.5 hours
Week 830%

Major Essay due at the end of the first week of the examination period.

  • 2500 words
During the examination period50%

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorSabine Deij
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours24 hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    sabine.deij@unimelb.edu.au

    Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

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Last updated: 10 November 2023

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Principles of Microeconomics, 5th Edition, by Gans, King and Mankiw

    McPake B, Normand C, Smith S, Nolan A. Health economics: an international perspective. Routledge; 2020 May 4. Fourth Edition

    Students will have access to electronic copies of relevant readings on LMS.


    Recommended texts and other resources

    None

  • Subject notes

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Public Health
    MajorTailored Specialisation
    MajorTailored Specialisation
    MajorTailored Specialisation
    MajorEnvironment and Public Health
    Informal specialisationGerontology
    MajorPublic Health
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 10 November 2023