This course is divided into three sections that
will deepen students' understanding of problems
and solutions in global health economics. First:
the theory of health economics, microeconomic
tools, health behavior, demand for health care,
health insurance markets, and health-care
financing. Second section will be seminar-style
and include heavy readings on topics in global
health to gain an understanding of diseases,
health systems, and health behavior. Third:
Students will delve into empirical research in
global health economics by utilizing Demographic
and Health Survey Data (DHS) data to write papers
on chosen topics in health economics.
will deepen students' understanding of problems
and solutions in global health economics. First:
the theory of health economics, microeconomic
tools, health behavior, demand for health care,
health insurance markets, and health-care
financing. Second section will be seminar-style
and include heavy readings on topics in global
health to gain an understanding of diseases,
health systems, and health behavior. Third:
Students will delve into empirical research in
global health economics by utilizing Demographic
and Health Survey Data (DHS) data to write papers
on chosen topics in health economics.
- Teacher: Aine McCarthy