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
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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