Health Economics

Catalog description

This course examines the application of economics tools to issues regarding the organization, efficiency, effectiveness, quantity and prices, quality and patient outcomes in the production, consumption, delivery of healthcare services, the functioning of healthcare systems and health affecting behaviors. Topics on financing of health services, allocation of resources, health service efficiency, health development and health economic regulation are explored. Emphasis will be placed on strategies for improving health by reducing the waste of resources devoted to health care.