Introduction to Health Economics

3 Credits.

Introduces students to the application of economic tools to the interaction among the many stakeholders in the health care system and the public health system. Intended for those students who want an overview of health economics, but who do not expect to pursue additional courses in the field. Uses a standard health economics text as the main reading; also draws on articles from the popular press and professional journals that illustrate the tools of economics or their application to health care and public health issues.