ECON172 CM - Health Economics

In this course we will explore health economics from many different angles, with a focus on the economics of health behaviors, the association between health and socioeconomic status, health insurance, and the role of government in our health and healthcare. We will study models of individual health and use them to understand individual choices about health investments, risky behaviors, and insurance coverage. We will learn about how economic incentives can affect health choices, and about the factors that lead to disparities in health across individuals and communities. We will explore the connections between health and labor supply-how working affects health, and how health affects our ability to work and our economic stability. We will discuss differences across industrialized nations in health systems and delve into the economic justifications and role (if any) for government involvement in health and healthcare.

Prerequisites: ECON 101 CM

Offered: Every year

Credit: 1

Course Number: ECON172 CM