Università Roma Tre

Starting from the relationship between health and economic growth, this course aims to offer an analysis of the problems related to the provision of health services in a context such as the Italian one, characterized by the presence of public and private providers. The decision-making process of the individual is examined in depth in relation to the investment in health and the consumption of care. It will then focus on the organization of markets for health services and the dynamics of interaction between consumers and providers. An important topic here will be the discussion of information asymmetries. We then move from theory to practice, presenting the main features of the Italian health care system. This will be followed by an analysis of reforms in the main OECD countries.