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Hsmg 532:Health Economics Question Paper

Hsmg 532:Health Economics

Course:Health Management System

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2010

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND MEDICAL EDUCATION

DURATION: 3 HRS

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Answer ALL Questions in Section A and TWO in Section B 2. Write your University ID on ALL scripts 3. Use only blue, black ball point or ink

SECTION A

Question 1

Define Health and Health care as used in Health economics (2marks)

Question 2

Define Health Economics and explain why it is important in Health system developments (3marks)

Question 3

Explain with illustrations the planning cycle on the impact of Health planning and management(5marks)

Question 4

Describe the factors to consider when allocating resources in Health sector. (4marks)

Question 5

Explain the term “opportunity cost” as used in the health sector. (3marks)

Question 6

Utility is a key concept in economics, explain its impact on the health care system (3marks)

SECTION B

Question 7

Describe and discuss the demand and supply of the health and health care in endeavour to advice on development of Health sector (25marks)

Question 8

As an Health expert, discuss the importance and the implication of the “SUBSTITUTION PRINCIPLE” on the development of the Health sector manpower. (25marks)

Question 9

Health sector is normally faced with difficulties in project implementations. As a health economist consultant, describe the best methods you can advice to the health ministry to effectively implement its projects. (25marks)

Question 10

Economic Development is fundamentally dependent on the healthy population in the economy. Discuss. (25marks)

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