HTH RS M 788 / Health Economics

3 unit(s)

(cross-listed as ECON 788)

Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in Graduate Plan in Health Research Methodology; or Master of Public Health/eHealth/Health Policy programs plus permission of instructor

This is a basic graduate survey course on the economics of health and health care. Topics include the organization, financing and utilization of health care services. Both theory and evidence relating to patterns of consumer and provider behaviour are examined, as are the functioning and regulation of “markets” for health services. Major public policy issues in the provision of health care in Canada are identified and the economic aspects of such issues are considered in detail.