This course provides an economic approach to understanding health care problems. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply economic principles to the health care field. Only a minimum of mathematics will be used to follow the discussion of various topics. Emphasis is given to tools that are particularly relevant to health care. Students will find that economic analysis can provide many helpful insights into the operation of the health care system as well as the benefits and costs of different health care policies.
Attendance is required.