Health Economics for Health and Social Policy Research
SPH PM 842
Graduate Prerequisites: (SPHPH719) or PM814, one semester of calculus or consent of instructor - This course provides an understanding of principles of microeconomics and applied microeconomic analysis of public health policy issues sufficient to comprehend and conduct health services research. The over-arching philosophical issues facing the post health care reform world and the arguments defining the debate between pro-market and government regulatory approaches are addressed. The main focus is on domestic health economics; however, analytic methods developed in the course are applicable to foreign health care systems. Students may not take both PM833 and PM842 for degree credit.
SPRG 2025 Schedule
Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
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A1 | Zhang | CTC 460A | F 2:00 pm-4:50 pm | First class meeting has occurred, instructor consent required to add prior to second class meeting. If you obtain instructor consent, please submit a SPH Add/Drop Form with the instructor's written permission to the SPH Reg Office. |
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