Health Economics and Policy
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Overview
Subject area
ECO
Catalog Number
31126
Course Title
Health Economics and Policy
Department(s)
Description
This course explores key issues in health care delivery through an economic lens. Topics include cost-benefit and effectiveness analysis, justifications for government regulation, and the roles of major stakeholders, including physicians, hospitals, government agencies, health insurance providers, and pharmaceutical companies. Additional areas of focus include international comparisons and critical health policies, such as universal health insurance.
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3