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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
ECON0014-1  Health economics
Duration :  30h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in economical and in management sciences, 3rd yearDeuxième quadrimestre3
Bachelor in economical and in management sciences, 3rd yearDeuxième quadrimestre4
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Economical Sciences, general orientationDeuxième quadrimestre4
Master in Economical Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Economical Sciences, didactic approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Economical Sciences, Professional Focus in Economic Policies and Analysis, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Labour Sciences, Professional Focus, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre3
Holder(s) :  Fabienne Fecher‑Bourgeois
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  CHAPTER 1 : The health sector : some figures

CHAPTER 2 : Uncertainty, externalities, informational asymmetry

CHAPTER 3 : The Belgian context

CHAPTER 4 : International comparisons : the UK and US

CHAPTER 5 : An econometric analysis of health expenditures

CHAPTER 6 : Efficiency in health care systems

CHAPTER 7 : Equity in the health care finance and delivery

CHAPTER 8 : Demand for medical services

CHAPTER 9 : Individual practice variations and physician-induced demand

CHAPTER 10 : Main reforms in OECD countries
Course objective :  The aim of the course is to introduce to the running of health care and insurance markets :
  • Features of health care (uncertainty, externalities, information asymmetry,¿)
  • Definitions of moral hazard and adverse selection
  • Comparative analysis of health system in the O.E.C.D. countries
  • Analysis of determinants of health care demand (incomes, morbidity,¿)
  • Analysis of variations in medical practices of providers
  • Study of effectiveness and equity goals pursued by public authorities
  • Analysis of reforms introduced into health care and insurance markets
Prerequisites :  Microeconomics, Statistics
Organization :  Lectures
Written notes :  Course material (articles,...) is given during the lessons
Assessment :  Written examination
Contacts :  Teacher :
F. FECHER, Office I.61A - Tel : 04/366 30 69
Email : ffecher@ulg.ac.be
Secretary's office :
C. CHMIELEWSKI, Office I.40 - Tel : 04/366 31 08
Email : c.chmielewski@ulg.ac.be
Assistant :
N. , Office I.59 - Tel : 04/366 46 98
Email:


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