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How does government decide which health interventions it should fund? In a world of finite resources and growing demand, economic evaluation provides a structured way to compare the costs and benefits of alternative health programs and services.

This introductory workshop will explore the core principles of economic evaluation, including opportunity cost, marginal analysis, and cost-effectiveness and and how they apply to real-world decision-making in public health. Whether you're involved in research, policy, or program design, this session will help you understand how economic thinking can enhance the impact and relevance of your work.

Everyone is welcome; no prior experience in economics required.

Speaker: Associate Professor Liliana Bulfone

Bio: Lili is a Visiting Associate Professor at the Australian National University. She has deep expertise in health technology assessment and economic evaluation. Her career has spanned government, academia, and consultancy, including roles advising the PBAC, MSAC, and the Life Saving Drugs Program. She provides assistance and guidance on the design and interpretation of economic evaluations, with an aim of ensuring that evidence used to inform health policy is both rigorous and relevant. Her work highlights the critical role of economic evaluation in achieving equitable and efficient healthcare decision-making.