ECTS : 3
Description du contenu de l'enseignement :
This 18-hour Advanced Health Economics course offers an in-depth exploration of critical concepts and contemporary research in the field of health economics. Students engage with complex models of supply and demand for health services, analyzing how market dynamics affect healthcare delivery and accessibility. The course provides a detailed examination of various healthcare systems worldwide, highlighting their structure, efficiency, and equity. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the economic behaviors of healthcare providers, patients, and insurers within these systems. Through case studies and empirical research, students explore how insurance mechanisms influence health service utilization, financial risk protection, and overall welfare. They learn about adverse selection, moral hazard, and the design of insurance products to optimize coverage and efficiency. Cutting-edge studies on alternative payment models are discussed to illustrate modern policy challenges and innovations. Advanced econometric techniques are introduced to equip students with the skills necessary for conducting their own health economics research. By the end of the course, students are prepared to critically assess policy proposals.
Compétence à acquérir :
Knowledge about recent scientific advances in health economics
Ability to read, understand, and criticize scientific health economics articles
Mode de contrôle des connaissances :
Critical review of scientific papers with oral presentations.