ECO 370 - The Economics of Health Care

Institution:

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Economics

Description:

This course will apply the basic tools of economic analysis to the various components of the health care system. Relying on microeconomic principles, we will study the behavior of participants (consumers, providers, insurers) in the health care industry. We will address some key policy issues that surround the provision of health care, as well as considering different health systems. To be successful in this course students must be able to manipulate data and formulas using a spreadsheet package such as Excel.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ECO 111, ECO 112

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wcupa.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 436-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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