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HSRD 8203 - Economics of Health and Healthcare


Uses economic theory and econometrics to analyze the functioning of the healthcare sector and appropriate public policy. Topics include: how markets for medical care differ from other markets, the demand for medical care, the demand and supply of health insurance, the role of competition in medical markets, managed care, managed competition, and the role of the public sector in regulating and financing healthcare. The topic list is flexible and student input is solicited and welcomed.

Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Enrollment in the interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Health Services Research program or the Ph.D. in Public Policy program, or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed Course(s): ECON 6260  and PPOL 8667 
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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