Health Economics

Undergraduate

This course provides a broad overview of the field of Health Economics. Concepts are applied in the context of the U.S. healthcare system. Topics include the demand for health and healthcare, insurance market failures, healthcare provider behavior, and public policy. Students use micro-economic models to demonstrate theoretical ambiguities, evaluate empirical evidence, and understand real-world institutions. Intermediate Microeconomics SO MW 11:35am-12:50pm