Course Description
Examines the market for health services and the production of health. Topics include the demand and supply for health care professionals, health insurance and financing, and regulation of medical markets.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Understand and use the main theoretical models in health economics
Be able to assess literature in health and health economics
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Discussion board assignments (8 total) | 20% |
Part 1-3 assessments | 45% |
Final paper | 25% |
Final presentation | 10% |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
93 to 100% | A |
90 to 92% | A- |
87 to 89% | B+ |
83 to 86% | B |
80 to 82% | B- |
77 to 79% | C+ |
70 to 76% | C |
below 70% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Friedson, A. (2023). Economics of Healthcare (New edition). Cambridge University Press.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.