Advanced Health economics

Crédit : 3 ECTS
Langue du cours : anglais

Volume horaire

  • CM : 18 h

Compétences à acquérir

Knowledge about recent scientific advances in health economics Ability to read, understand, and criticize scientific health economics articles

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.

Mode de contrôle des connaissances

Critical review of scientific papers with oral presentations.

Enseignant responsable

ELSA PERDRIX



Année universitaire 2023 - 2024 - Fiche modifiée le : 19-02-2026 (15H54) - Sous réserve de modification.