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November 12, 2007
International PhD courses in Health economics and policy: Health Economics: Information, Quality and Regulation
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Dates: 12-16 November 2007 and 7-11 January 2008
Registration Deadline: October 30, 2007
Health Economics: Information, Quality and Regulation
University of Lausanne, November 12 to 16, 2007 and January 7 to 11, 2008
- Prof. Pierre-Yves Geoffard (University of Lausanne)
- Prof. Albert Ma (Boston University)
Presentation: This course offers a comprehensive view of the economics of health systems (i.e. health care provision and its financing). The analytical framework will provide an integrated setup to analyze regulation issues, both on the demand and the supply sides.
Objectives: Participants are expected to be familiar with the main tools of microeconomic analysis. Models of asymmetric information will be studied in details, as well as their applicability to the study of health insurance and health care production.
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.
