Health Economics and Ethics

Education facts

Code: 770G25

<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

Entry requirements

Economics, basic course, 30 ECTS credits (including Microeconomics and Macroeconomics with at least 7,5 ECTS credit each) with at least 15 ECTS credits passed. English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 or Engelska nivå 2). Exemption from Swedish.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Health Economics and Ethics

  Linköping University

  Linköping

  Start date: 25 January 2027

  End date: 28 February 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %