PREV 652 HEALTH ECONOMICS
This course provides an analysis of health as an economic good. Using microeconomic theories the course examines the behavior of health care providers, consumers, markets, and firms. The underlying assumptions applicable to market economics are critically examined within the context of the health economy. Special problems of health economics are considered including assumptions of market competition, the demand and supply of medical care and health insurance, the role of government, and equity.
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