Health Economics

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Introduces broad content in health economics consisting of “supply” and “demand” side of health care markets. First, the “supply side” covers health production function, providers markets, health insurance, and health care reform and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Next, the “demand side” covers the Grossman human capital model of health, socioeconomic status and health, health insurance and health, as well as economic models of addiction, smoking, alcohol, and obesity. Lecture Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit College Restrictions: Hull College of Business Course Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Campus Restrictions: AU Online Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.