Hsmg 532:Health Economics Question Paper
Hsmg 532:Health Economics
Course:Health Management System
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
FACULTY 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
a) Define wholly the concept of health care and Health Economics as used in health development and management of Health Care systems. (3marks)
b) Explain with illustrations the planning cycle and show its relevance in Health care systems management. (4marks)
c) Describe the main factors you need to consider when allocating resources in Health care system developments. (4marks)
d) Explain the importance of utility functions in Health systems management. (4marks)
e) With illustrations explain why marginal analysis concept is vital in health economics.(5marks)
SECTION B
Question 2
As a health expert explain with illustrations the concept of demand of health and health care in the health systems management. (25marks)
Question 3
Health economists mainly use substitution principle in health manpower development. By the use of HSMG 532 knowledge, explain the practicability of the substitution principle in health care development. (25marks)
Question 4
Health and Economic productivity is dependent to one another. Discuss the factors to advice on the economic development path of any developing economies. (25marks)
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