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In the last decade, a new concept emerged in relation to economic progress and that is “sustainable development”. “Development” is a “value word”: it embodies personal ideals and aspirations and concepts of what constitutes the “good” society. Sustainable development involves devising a social and economic system, which ensures that these goals are sustained, i.e. that real incomes rise, educational standards increase, the health of the nation improves, and the general quality of life is advanced.
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of economic analysis and their application to a range of health, development and environmental issues. The student will learn the concepts and tools that health, development and environmental economists use in understanding and analyzing decisions. Specifically, the student will consider the decisions consumers and producers make regarding the consumption of health care products and services/environmental resources on one hand, and the supply of these goods and services on the other.
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This course is offered at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Balamand. It is a required course for senior students majoring in Public Health and Development Sciences and Health Promotion. It is offered during the fall semester of every academic year.