ECON 3180 - The Economics of Medical Care

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the basic economic problems that exist in the field of health care. It introduces to the student some basic economic tools which are useful in analyzing these problems. The demand for medical care, the supply of health services, the role of health insurance, and pricing and output decisions are analyzed. Various policy questions are also raised, and the pros and cons of alternative policies are presented. Finally, the role of planning in the reorganization and delivery of medical services is discussed.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECON 2010

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V - Social and Behavioral Sciences.