PUBH 520 - Topics in Public Health Economics

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Kraut-Becher. This course uses basic economic concepts, principles and theories to examine selected topics relevant to the public health sector of the United States. Issues pertinent to the government in its provision, financing and regulation of healthcare will be addressed. Economic evaluation techniques often used in public decision-making will be reviewed. In addition, infectious diseases and risky and addictive behaviors will be examined from an economics perspective. Discussions of economic theories and methods for exploring each topic will be accompanied by examples drawn from existing research literature.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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