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2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ECO 3501 Health Economics


Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
In this course, students study characteristics of American and international health care systems, with particular focus on the costs and benefits associate with various health care choices. Discussions of varying perspectives relating to both private and public sector health care reforms allow students to gain current knowledge of today’s health system. Topics relating to health insurance, hospitals, private practices, and the pharmaceutical and long-term care industries will be discussed.

Suggested Prerequisite: ECO 2751 with a grade of C or better