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Dec 26, 2024
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Academic Bulletin 2024-2025
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ECON 235 - Health Economics
Credits: 4
A study of the economics of health behavior and related public health issues. Topics include health disparities, social determinants of health, the impact of education and income on health, the influence of insurance on health outcomes and decisions, health policy and regulation, and the economics of risky health behaviors. Students apply economic tools to evaluate the problems and policies associated with these topics and their broader economic implications within the context of health and healthcare.
Prerequisite: ECON 100 or ECON 101
Distribution Requirements: SB.
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