Economics the Social Sectors

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

With more evidence linking adult outcomes to investments in human capital, healthcare and education are poised to become one of the largest sectors of the global economy over the next 10 years. This course introduces students to the economics of the social sectors with an emphasis on how economics can be used to improve health and education outcomes for the poor. The focus throughout is on low-income countries, with frequent comparisons to the U.S. and other high-income countries.