The course seeks to train students in the use of economic analysis in all aspects of health and health care. It examines the supply of and demand for health and health care, and the economic analysis of health care systems and health care reforms. It also examines the economic evaluation of health care technologies and the measurement and valuation of health. This course demonstrates how basic economic concepts, principles, and theories can be used to think about and illuminate various health care issues. Rather than focus on a few current health care problems, attention is directed toward any array of health related topics. Objectives:
