PUBH 7012 Health Economics and Comparative Health Systems

Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 400967

Coordinator Kingsley Agho Opens in new window

Description The unit explores contemporary examples of the role of economics in the organisation, funding and provision of health services. Case examples include, Australia, America, China, Hong Kong, Scandinavia, United Kingdom and India. Students use the principles of economics to assess funding of health with a focus on the interface between economics, ethics and equity in decision making. They also consider the tendency for health systems to be organised around economic principles in areas such as, contracting out, health insurance and pharmaceuticals. Students are encouraged to reflect on the challenges and future directions of their own health system in the context of the unit components.

School Health Sciences

Discipline Health Promotion

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task Mandatory
Report 1,000 words 30 N Individual
Group Presentation and Written Summary 10 minutes per group member/two page summary 20 N Group
Report 3,000 words 50 N Individual