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306198 (v.1) Economic Evaluation (Health) 503



 

Area:

Centre for International Health

Contact Hours:

20.0

Credits:

25.0

Individual Study:

1 x 20 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

306192 (v.1) Health Economics 503 or any previous version
Welfare economics theory is introduced. Measuring health, quality, adjusted life years (QALYs), willingness to pay and the valuation of human life are analysed. Cost effectiveness analysis, cost utility analysis and cost benefit analysis are examined. Distributional concerns in using these techniques are addressed. Examples of economic evaluation in practice are presented.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusShort Period 10 Y 
2004Bentley CampusShort Period 3 Y 
2004Bentley CampusShort Period 5 Y 
2004Bentley CampusShort Period 8 Y 

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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