Analysis of Health Care Markets

3 Credits

The economic analysis of health care supply in the U.S. This course focuses on provider behavior, market competition, and financing. Students will learn how the supply side interacts with health insurers, the government, and consumers to determine market outcomes, including the price, quantity, and quality of health care. The course emphasizes the role of public policy in shaping supply-side provider decisions and influencing market competition among providers. Prerequisites: ECO 146 and ( ECO 045 or MATH 012 or MATH 231 or BSTA 001) Attribute/Distribution: Q, SS