Economics of Health and Wellbeing unit (BEA311)

Introduction

Economics of Health and Wellbeing applies economic concepts to the study of healthcare and wellbeing from a variety of different perspectives. Students will apply economic principles to study health issues from the perspective of individuals, businesses, healthcare organisations and the government. Students will apply economic principles to insurance markets, study risk, risky behavior and addiction. The role of public policy in the health sector is closely examined. Students will analyse the ways in which health and wellbeing can impact the aggregate macroeconomy.

Summary

Unit name	Economics of Health and Wellbeing
Unit code	BEA311
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline	Economics
Coordinator	Doctor Ananta Neelim
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Apply economic concepts and theories to identify and then analyse factors that affect individual and social health and wellbeing decisions.
• Apply economic analytical techniques to analyse public policy issues in health and wellbeing.
• Explore appropriate use of public policy tools including behavioural insights driven tools to address different issues in health and wellbeing.
• Effectively communicate research.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Assessment	Workshop Activities x 3 (Weeks Due 3, 7, 13) (20%)|Online Assignment x 2 (Weeks Due 8 & 14) (30%)|Research Report: Two Parts (Weeks Due 6 & 13) (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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