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  • HEC5970 Introduction to health economics

HEC5970 Introduction to health economics

  • HEC5970

    This unit provides an understanding of the microeconomic approach to resource allocation, both in general and specifically, in relation to the health sector. It introduces you to the use of economic tools in the analysis of the 'market' for health care in terms of efficiency and equity. It also provides an analytical framework for assessment of the Australian health care system, and health policy generally, from an economic perspective.

Award Courses

This unit is available to students undertaking a Master or Graduate Diploma in:

  • Applied Economics and Econometrics
  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Studies
  • Advanced Finance
  • Banking and Finance
  • Business
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Clinical Research
  • Commerce
  • Global Business
  • Health Management
  • Management
  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Project Leadership
  • Public Health
  • Public Policy
  • Regulation and Compliance

Students can also take this unit as part of a higher degree by research.

Chief Examiner

Dr Johannes Kunz

Johannes Kunz is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Health Economics. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Zurich. His research interests are in applied micro-econometrics, with applications to labour and health economics.

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