In this course students will learn about health economics and applies the tools of economics to issues of the organization, delivery, and financing of health care. The objectives of this course are to: (1) develop an understanding of the relevance of economic concepts to the health care sector, (2) describe the system of health care financing and delivery arrangements in the health care sector, and (3) impart an understanding of the role of economic factors in the development of public policy concerning health and health care.
Prerequisites
None