Objectives
The aim of the course is to strengthen the students’ understanding of contemporary topics and methods in health economics. We cover several key areas of empirical research in health economics, including private and public provision of health care services, behavioral economics and field experiments in health economics, health-related spillover effects, market competition, patient choice and waiting times. For each topic, students will learn to apply modern economic tools to analyze questions related to efficiency, equity and economic incentives related to the health care sector. Students will also develop skills in formulating research questions and identifying appropriate empirical strategies for answering them. The students will learn to critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of empirical research by reading recent research articles, preparing a presentation and writing a research proposal related to topics in health economics.
- Opettaja
Mika Kortelainen