Health Economics and Policy

3 credits · Undergraduate

In this advanced course, economic analysis is applied to health and health care. Topics include identifying the nuances of the health sector such as uncertainty, information asymmetry, and externalities, as well as economic evaluation of health care services and policies. The course also integrates sustainability considerations, emphasizing the long-term impacts of health policies on environmental and social well-being. Prerequisite(s): ECON 100-3, ECON 101-3, and ECON 210, or permission of the Program Chair