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ECON 329. Health Economics

3.00
This course explores the structure, conduct, and performance of hospitals, physician practices, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, and long-term care facilities. The demand for healthcare and insurance is presented using economic theories of risk and uncertainty. Economic evaluation of healthcare treatments and contemporary policies are examined. Prerequisite: ECON 200  and ECON 201 .