Health Care Economics

Catalog description

This course demonstrates how basic economic concepts, principles, and theories can be used to think about and illuminate various health care issues. Rather than focus on a few current health care problems, attention is directed toward an array of health-related topics. Students are provided with a set of economic tools to evaluate a theoretical or empirical argument relating to health or medical care. The course culminates with an in-depth analysis of the structure, conduct, and performance of the markets for physician services, hospital services, pharmaceutical products, and long-term care.