Economics of Health Equity

3 Credits.

Introduces the issues of health equity, health disparities and minority health from an economic perspective. Considers how economic theories and empirical studies in economics explain inequities and disparities in health status and health care outcomes. Studies how economic policies can address race/ethnic, socioeconomic and geographic inequities and disparities in health, and healthcare access, utilization and quality. Requires an assessment prior to the class start date.