Preliminary knowledge

Good knowledge of econometrics required.

Abstract

The students gain a sound knowledge of the theory and empirical contributions in the area of inequality in health.

Contents

• Measurement, Decomposition and Quantitative Analysis of Inequality
• Poverty and Health
• Income Inequality and Health
• The Emergence of a Social Gradient in Health
• Distributive Justice and Health

Literature

• Currie, J., 2009. Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: Socioeconomic Status, Poor Health in Childhood, and Human Capital Development. Journal of Economic Literature 47 (1), 87-122
• Deaton, A., 2003. Health, Inequality, and Economic Development. Journal of Economic Literature 41 (1), 113-158

Participants

• ECMX Master 2019>Wahlpflichtbereich >Bereich Economics >Modul "Inequality in Health"1st-3rd Semester, Elective
• GOEMIK Master 2016>Wahlpflichtbereich >Bereich Volkswirtschaftslehre >Modul "Inequality in Health"1st-3rd Semester, Elective
• MedMan MedGW Master 2014>Wahlpflichtbereich I >Bereich Gesundheitsökonomie >Modul "Inequality in Health"1st-3rd Semester, Elective
• MedMan WiWi Master 2014>Wahlpflichtbereich I >Bereich Gesundheitsökonomie >Modul "Inequality in Health"1st-3rd Semester, Elective
• VWL Master 2009-V2013>Wahlpflichtbereich I >Modul "Inequality in Health"1st-3rd Semester, Elective