HLAD - 7107 Economics of Health Administration (3)

Focuses on the application of theoretical principles of economic analysis to studying, evaluating, and understanding the health services sector of the economy. The goal of the course is to provide students of health services administration with an understanding of the economic forces that act upon healthcare markets. The importance of scarcity and incentives in the delivery of health care are explored, including the unique differences that characterize the health care sector. Instructional Method: LD Lecture-Discussion Offered Spring semester and Summer session. Prerequisite: The undergraduate equivalents to HLAD-3102 and HLAD-3104.