Top/Health Economics
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
29
CRN: 56336
CRN: 56336
Special topics cover a variety of areas in economics, often of special interest to the instructor.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 401 with minimum grade of C- and ECON 402 with minimum grade of C-
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.
Only listed campus in section: Durham
Classes not allowed in section: Freshman
Instructors: STAFF
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/2021 | 5/11/2021 | MW | 9:40am - 11:00am | PCBE 215 |
Additional Course Details:
This course in health economics applies the analytical tools of microeconomics to various issues in healthcare. The first half of the course focuses on patient demand, and the second half focuses on provider supply. Topics covered in the former include the demand for health and healthcare, the demand for insurance, cost-effectiveness considerations, health equity, and externalities associated with certain health behaviors. Topics covered in the latter half of the course include the role of nonprofits, provider agency, provider competition versus consolidation, insurer behavior, and the effects of government regulation.