Perspectives in Health Economics

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces students to the economics of health, health care, and health policy. It surveys major topics in health economics and the ongoing debate over health care policy. Topics include the economic determinants of health, markets for medical care and health insurance and the government’s role in health care. PREREQUISITES: ECON 1101.03 and any MATH or STAT course with minimum grades of C FORMATS: Lecture