Economics of Health Care Markets

Catalog description

A grade of ‘C’ or better in ECON 201 and ECON 202 or a grade of ‘C’ or better in ECON 101 or permission of the instructor This course provides students with an overview of the healthcare market, which is considerably different from the market environment discussed in other areas of economics. This course covers a variety of theoretical and empirical topics related to the demand for and supply of healthcare, as well as, various public policy issues impacting health care. The course is designed for students interested in economics as well as those interested in public policy issues. Semester(s) Offered: S, Su.