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March 8, 2007
Empirical Methods in Health Economics: Analysis of Efficiency and Consumer Choices : University of Lugano
Location: Lugano, Switzerland
Dates: 08 - 12 March 2007
Venue: University of Lugano
Registration deadline: 10 February 2007
Int. PhD courses in Health economics and policy
Course: Empirical Methods in Health Economics: Analysis of Efficiency and Consumer Choices
- Prof. Massimo Filippini (University of Lugano, ETH Zurich)
- Prof. William Greene (New York University)
Presentation: This Laboratory course offers an analytical overview of the theory and practice of efficiency and productivity measurement in the health care sector. Both conceptual and methodological issues will be addressed. It is also intended to familiarize doctoral students with the software to initiate their own research in efficiency and productivity measurement.
Objectives: At the end of the course, participants should have acquired the following capabilities:
- Use econometric approaches with cross-sectional and panel data to model and measure technical, allocative, and scale efficiency levels.
- Assess the appropriate use of parametric approaches given the data and problem setting (understanding the advantages and disadvantages of different model specifications, functional forms and econometric approaches)
The course is part of the a series of seven modules offered as the International PhD Courses in Health Economics and Policy intended for PhD students who are wishing to enhance their specific knowledge and sharpen their capabilities in the field of health economics and policy.
