ECON 4600 - Health Economics

Institution:

Southern Utah University

Subject:

Economics

Description:

This course will provide an introduction to the field of health economics. Health care is one of the largest sectors in the U.S. economy, and it is one of the most important individual "goods" that we produce and consume. Moreover, health care and health policy is at the forefront of political discourse. This class will teach students to better understand microeconomic principles and how they apply to the field of health. Topics will include markets for health and health care, health insurance markets, physicians' markets, and health policy, as well as public health topics. By the end of this course, students should better understand the economics underlying healthcare markets and be better equipped to assess health policies. (Spring) [Graded Letter] Prerequisite(s): ECON 2010 and MATH 1040 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ECON 2010 A MATH 1040

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.suu.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 586-7700

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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