Health Economics
Course #: ECON 480, Class #: 5056, Section #: 01
Description
This elective course introduces students to how economists analyze topics related to the demand for health care, health disparities, and the US health care delivery system using the tools of microeconomics. Students develop an understanding of asymmetric information, how health insurance contracts operate, and the role that government plays in the modern health care system. Students empirically analyze health care policies, and apply tools of cost-benefit analysis to understand the tradeoffs in improving efficiency and equity.
Prerequisites
ECON 201 or permission of instructor
Course Details
Date / Time
1/25/27 - 5/12/27
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
REMOTE
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
1/25/2027 - 5/12/2027
Location
REMOTE
Enrolled / Capacity
0 / 20
Status
Open