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November 19, 2008
SHORT COURSE: Using Discrete Choice Experiments in Health Economics: Theoretical and Practical Issues
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Dates: 19-21 November 2008
Venue: King’s College, University of Aberdeen.
The Health Economics Research Unit (HERU) is pleased to announce the return of this popular short course. It is increasingly recognised in many publicly provided health care systems that limited resources coupled with unlimited demand require decisions to be made about the efficient allocation of scarce resources. Economic techniques can inform such decisions. One technique adopted, and further developed, by health economists over the past decade is the discrete choice experiment (DCE) (also know as conjoint analysis).
The short course will provide:
- Background information on the theoretical basis for, & application of, DCEs
- Hands-on experience in DCE design, and a practical guide to data input, data analysis, and the interpretation of DCE results
- An overview of methodological issues and recent developments in the application of DCEs.
This short course will provide an opportunity for those interested in the application of DCEs to discuss both practical and theoretical issues raised when applying the method. The short course will include group work sessions with feedback. No knowledge of economics or DCEs is assumed.
Places are limited if you are interested in attending this short course, please visit the HERU website for further information and registration details.
The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683.
