| MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ECO3577 | Health Economics | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ÇAĞLAR YURTSEVEN |
| Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to provide basic knowledge about the fields related to health economics. Further, analysing and solving the problems encountered in the health sector from an economic point of view the other aim of the course. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Know the basic concepts and subjects of health economics, 2. Gain the ability to research the health economics literature in detail within the framework of the course content, 3. Apply the basic tools and techniques of microeconomics to the health market, 4. Learn the basic factors affecting the supply and demand of health services, 5. Evaluate the economic dimension of health policies and reforms. |
| After learning basic concepts of health economics, the structure of health economics and its supply and demand will be introduced. At the same time, financing of health services, health-related policies and the role of the state will be discussed throughout the semester. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | Basic Concepts and Micro Economic Tools | Chapter 1, Health Economics | |
| 2) | Basic Concepts and Micro Economic Tools | Chapter 1, Health Economics | |
| 3) | Health Economics and Statistical Methods | Chapter 2, Health Economics | |
| 4) | Health Economics and Statistical Methods | Chapter 2, Health Economics | |
| 5) | Production Function of Health | Chapter 2 & 3, Health Economics | |
| 6) | Demand and Price in Health Services | Chapter 4, Health Economics | |
| 7) | Midterm | ||
| 8) | Demand and Income in Health Services | Chapter 4, Health Economics | |
| 9) | Applications of Demand in Health Services | Chapter 5, Health Economics | |
| 10) | Supply and Price in Healthcare: Cost of Production Process and Efficiency | Chapter 6 & 7, Health Economics | |
| 11) | Supply and Price in Healthcare: Technology, Quality and Accesibility | Chapter 8 & 9, Health Economics | |
| 12) | Healthcare Financing | Chapter 10, Health Economics | |
| 13) | Health Economics and Health Policies | Chapter 11, Health Economics | |
| 14) | The Role of the State and the Market in Health Sector | Chapter 12, Health Economics | |
| Course Notes: | Health Economics, Charles E. Phelps, Addison Wesley; 5th edition (2012). Pearson Press |
| References: | Health Economics, Second Edition by Frank A. Sloan and Chee-Ruey Hsieh. The MIT Press, 2016. The Handbook of Health Economics, Anthony J. Culyer and Joseph P. Newhouse, eds., Elsevier Science, 2000. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | % 0 | |
| Laboratory | % 0 | |
| Application | % 0 | |
| Field Work | % 0 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | % 0 | |
| Homework Assignments | % 0 | |
| Presentation | % 0 | |
| Project | % 0 | |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 7 | 98 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 146 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |