This module addresses the public policies and best practices in development, demography, epidemiology, household finance and behavior, cost/effectiveness of treatments, financing modes, health system organization, and comparative country studies. It provides an introduction to health economics for those who want to understand the vital contribution that economics can play to the health of populations. It includes health and socio-economic development, health care financing, economic evaluation in health care systems, and priority setting in health.
Skill Level: Beginner