Behavioral Economics in Public Health

    Behavioral Economics in Public Health

    Presentation

    A training program focused on developing a deep understanding of the behavioral factors that influence decisions in health, applying insights from behavioral economics to promote more effective and informed choices in public health.

     

    OBJECTIVES | BENEFITS

     

    By the end of the training, participants will have learned to recognize the merits and limitations of traditional economic approaches and to apply them discerningly in healthcare decisions. They will develop the ability to identify deviations from rational behavior and biases in health choices, gaining valuable insights into how these affect lifestyles and treatment decisions.

     

    IDEAL STUDENT

     

    • Public Health Professionals;
    • Healthcare Service Managers;
    • Health Economists and Consultants;
    • Health Insurance Professionals and Service Providers;
    • Academics and Researchers in Economics and Public Health.

     

    COURSE SYLLABUS

     

    Deviations and biases in decision-making;
    Behavioral experiments in health;
    Health behaviors: alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, diet and exercise;
    Applications of behavioral economics in healthcare provision and insurance;
    Using behavioral economics to design public health policies.

    CERTIFICATION

     

    The awarding of 4 ECTS requires a positive result in the final assessment.

    Next Edition
    February 2025
     - April 2025
    Coordination
    JOANA ALVES

    Coordinator

    Joana Alves

    Researcher

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