This course explores the health care sector and health policy issues from an economic perspective.  Topics to be discussed include the demand for health insurance, the supply of health care, health care costs, health outcomes and disparities, and the recent U.S. health care reform law.  The course focuses primarily on the U.S., with some discussion of these issues in an international context. 

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 25

Prerequisites: ECON 101 or ECON 101P.

Instructor: Coile

Distribution Requirements: SBA - Social and Behavioral Analysis

Typical Periods Offered: Spring

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered

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