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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| PUBLIC FINANCE (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | PF731 |
| Name | Health Economics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. VOLKAN YURDADOĞ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. VOLKAN YURDADOĞ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Understanding basic concepts , development and the importance of health economics, understanding the supply, demand and economic evaluation methods of health services market in terms of economic analysis of health sector, health systems, health services financing, health policies and health expenditures in national and international level To gain knowledge and skills about this course is the main objective of this course
Course Content
This course; Introduction to health economics, basic concepts and development of health economics, Definition of health expenditures, types, affecting factors, Supply of health services, Factors affecting the supply of health services, price elasticity of supply, Demand in health services, Factors affecting demand in health services, price and income elasticity of demand, Financing of health services, purpose, importance, concept of equity, Efficiency in health institutions, Globalization and Health Economics, Financing systems of health services, Financing systems of health services (cont'd), Health services market and the role of the State, Economic evaluation in health services, Course evaluation; includes topics.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Ünal, E. (2013) Sağlık Ekonomisi ve Yönetimi (Ekin Basım Yayın)
Notes
ÇALIŞKAN, Z. (2008). SAĞLIK EKONOMİSİ: KAVRAMSAL BİR YAKLAŞIM. Hacettepe Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi, 26(2), 29-50. TIRAŞ, H. H. (2013). Sağlık ekonomisi: Teorik bir inceleme. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi, 3(2), 125-152.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the concepts of health economics and the reasons for its development. |
| LO02 | Analyses inequalities in access to health services and differences in health indicators from an economic perspective |
| LO03 | Analyses health expenditures |
| LO04 | Analyses health care financing methods and compares the advantages and disadvantages of different methods |
| LO05 | Analyze the health services market |
| LO06 | Explains the economic evaluation techniques that can be applied for the health sector. |
| LO07 | Interpret the effects of health policies on individuals, society and economy |
| LO08 | Analyses the Turkish health sector in comparison with other countries |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of finance, economics and public policy | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes comparative analyses of different schools of economics and fiscal approaches | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyses the discipline of finance from an interdisciplinary perspective by associating it with fields such as law, economics, public administration, business administration and accounting. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyses the numerical and statistical data obtained in the field of Finance by using contemporary communication tools, methods and processes | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To be aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and to evaluate the current developments in the field | 5 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Leads academic or professional studies in the field of finance | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to produce effective solutions by transforming academic and professional knowledge into practical applications in the field of finance | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the legislation by being aware of the legal regulations related to financial events | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses the necessary level of computer software and information and communication technologies in the professional field | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to systematically transfer the original researches prepared in the field of finance to the groups in and out of the field in written, oral and visual form by using scientific research methods. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and business life | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To have social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing the data related to the field of finance. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To be aware of social, scientific and professional ethical values and to act accordingly | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical Development of the Concept of Health Economics | Relevant sections of the books and articles mentioned | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Key Features of Health Services and Health Markets 1 | Relevant sections of the books and articles mentioned | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Key Features of Health Services and Health Markets 2 | Relevant sections of the books and articles mentioned | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Health Care Demand and Supply Analysis | Relevant sections of the books and articles mentioned | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Techniques of Economic Evaluation in Health Care 1 | Relevant sections of the books and articles mentioned | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Techniques of Economic Evaluation in Health Care 2 | Relevant sections of the books and articles mentioned | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 7 | Implementation of the Concept of Quality of Life and Health Care | Relevant sections of the books and articles mentioned | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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| 9 | Health Systems and Health Policies | Relevant sections of the books and articles mentioned | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | Health Care Financing and Financing Methods 1 | Relevant sections of the books and articles mentioned | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Health Care Financing and Financing Methods 2 | Relevant sections of the books and articles mentioned | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | Health Expenditures and Development | Relevant sections of the books and articles mentioned | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 13 | Country Analysis and Comparison of Methods for Finance | Relevant sections of the books and articles mentioned | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 14 | Health Services and Financing in Turkey 1 | Relevant sections of the books and articles mentioned | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | Health Services and Financing in Turkey 2 | Relevant sections of the books and articles mentioned | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||