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Academic Year 2003/2004

Health Care Economics
ECON 208 SP

Significance of the health care industry in the U.S. economy, including such issues as the financing of health care, medical malpractice, managed competition, how to define quality in the delivery of medical care and the Oregon experiment in rationing, will be covered. Particular emphasis will be placed on analyzing the Clinton health plan.

MAJOR READINGS

Significance of the health care industry in the U.S. economy, including such issues as the financing of health care, medical malpractice, managed competition, how to define quality in the delivery of medical care and the Oregon experiment in rationing will be covered. Particular emphasis will be placed on analyzing the Clinton health plan.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two examinations and a final paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Prerequisites: ECON111 & 112 or ECON105 or ECON110.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: (ECON111 AND ECON112) OR ECON105 OR ECON110 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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