Prof. dr. Ali Ghufron Mukti, MSc., PhD

Classification: compulsory

This course combines health economics and healthcare financial management. The health economics component of the course introduces students to important economic concepts such as opportunity cost and supplier- induced demand and illustrates how these concepts can be applied to the health sector. The financing component looks at the main models of health system funding and their implications for the structure, planning and delivery of services By the end of the course students are expected to: (1) understand the main models and debates regarding health funding and the implications for equity, delivery and governance of health services; (2) apply this knowledge to current health systems and debates over reform; (3) understand the role of economic analysis in evaluating health policy change; (4) be familiar with theoretical frameworks underlying health economics and analysis.