1.   | Online discussions (800-1000 words in total) (Hurdle) | 20% | - 1 - Explain the relevance and value of economics as a body of knowledge and a discipline to assist decision-makers address key public health issues.
- 2 - Relate and apply the concepts of efficiency, effectiveness and equity to the provision of public health and the trade-offs that arise when confronted by scarce resources.
- 4 - Identify and formulate responses to the critical issues that need to be addressed to ensure financial sustainability.
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2.   | Literature review for the proposal (assessment 3) (2500 words) | 40% | - 1 - Explain the relevance and value of economics as a body of knowledge and a discipline to assist decision-makers address key public health issues.
- 3 - Analyse the role of priority-setting techniques in informing decisions related to closing the service gap.
- 5 - Review, critically assess and synthesise relevant evidence from the health economics literature.
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3.   | Proposal (2500 words) (Hurdle) | 40% | - 1 - Explain the relevance and value of economics as a body of knowledge and a discipline to assist decision-makers address key public health issues.
- 3 - Analyse the role of priority-setting techniques in informing decisions related to closing the service gap.
- 5 - Review, critically assess and synthesise relevant evidence from the health economics literature.
- 6 - Develop an evidence-based economic proposal to inform decision-making with regard to a key public health issues.
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