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May 26, 2008
Health Policy and Politics - Role of Government and Politics in Health Policy
Location: Lugano, Switzerland
Dates: 26-30 May 2008
Registration deadline: 30 April 2008
Venue: University of Lugano
- Prof. Peter C. Smith (University of York)
- Prof. Rosella Levaggi (University of Brescia)
Presentation: This course offers an analytical overview of the role of government and politics in health policy. It is also intended to familiarize doctoral students with the health policy research literature and selected questions in the field. The course will include lectures, invited lecturers and discussion sessions.
Objectives
At the end of the course, participants should have acquired the following capabilities:
- Understanding on how health care systems are constructed: the political, economic, social and historical contexts of their development.
- Understanding the relationship between federalism and health care policy
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.
