For the first time this spring, the Department of Economics will be offering a course titled Health Economics. This course will be taught by Dr. Bruce Brown.

The Health Economics course uses the tools of economics to examine the health services industry, e.g., how health services are similar in nature to other goods and services, how they are different, and how these characteristics have contributed to the organization and structure of the industry. The influence of government on both the supply and demand for services and the development of private and public insurance products are examined, as are interactions among medical technology, demand, and insurance. Additional topics include managed care, international comparisons, and current reform proposals.

For more information, contact Bruce Brown in the Department of Economics.