ECONOMICS OF HEALTH LABOR AND HUMAN CAPITAL

Course objectives

The course addresses issues related to the labor market and health, both from the perspective of economic theory and empirical data analysis. Special attention is given to matters concerning the formation of human capital, considering the currently widespread problems in both developing and industrialized countries, such as poverty and inequalities. The course's approach is based on a comparative perspective, allowing for the comparison of different experiences across various countries to define public policies aimed at effectively addressing existing issues.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
The course introduces the student to the issues of labor market and health, both from the perspective of economic theory and empirical data analysis. The goal is to provide students with the necessary skills to understand the dynamics that influence the labor market and health, as well as public policies that can be used to address existing problems. Particular attention is paid to current issues in developing and high-income countries, such as poverty, inequality, migration. The course's approach is based on a comparative perspective, which allows for a comparison of the different experiences of different countries that can be useful for defining effective policies. I Labor economics Labor supply Labor demand Labor market equilibrium Unemployment Labor market policies Education and human capital II Health economics Demand for health and health care Supply of health care Information economics Economics of health innovation Health policy Behavioral health economics
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites. Students are encouraged to be familiar with introductory microeconomics.
Books
- Economa del lavoro, George J. Borjas - Health Economics, Jay Bhattacharya, Timothy Hyde, Peter Tu - Articoli accademici - forniti con ogni argomento*
Frequency
Not obligatory but strongly recommended.
Exam mode
Presentation on one of the course topics and evaluation of participation; for non-attending students, a final written exam (15 multiple-choice questions).
Lesson mode
Lectures and in class tutorials
  • Lesson code10616066
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseDevelopment and International Cooperation Studies
  • CurriculumPolitical, Economic and Social Studies (Percorso valido anche fini del conseguimento del doppio titolo italo-kazako) - in lingua inglese
  • Year1st year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDSECS-P/01
  • CFU9