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ECON671
Economics of Health Care
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: ECON641; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in ECON644.
Restriction: Must be in MS Applied Economics program; or with permission from the program director.
Jointly offered with: ECON465.
Credit only granted for: ECON671 or ECON465.
An examination of the structure, conduct and performance of the health care market, including a study of physician services, the pharmaceutical industry, the hospital market and health insurance. Students will analyze markets for health care and related products by examining the incentives and constraints for various participants, including individuals, family units, doctors, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and insurance providers. Extensive use of quantitative and analytic economic tools with special emphasis on regulatory responses to market imperfections.
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PR01
Samuel Kleiner
Seats (Total: 23, Open: 18, Waitlist: 0 )
Bookstore
Meets May 28, 2024 - August 16, 2024
Th 6:45pm - 9:30pm
TBA
Class time/details on ELMS
ONLINE
Discussion
Must be in Graduate Programs in Applied Economics, WDC. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact exst@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this section.

This blended section will be mostly in-person, with weekly in-person meetings at the noted times and online discussions. The weekly class meetings will be at 1400 16th Street, NW in Washington, DC. The online requirements will include mandatory weekly online discussions. Some additional online content may be required.
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PREM
Samuel Kleiner
Seats (Total: 6, Open: 5, Waitlist: 0 )
Bookstore
Meets May 28, 2024 - August 16, 2024
Th 6:45pm - 9:30pm
TBA
Class time/details on ELMS
ONLINE
Discussion
Part of the Graduate Programs in Applied Economics, WDC. For permission to enroll, contact straub@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this section.

This blended section will be mostly in-person, with weekly in-person meetings at the noted times and online discussions. The weekly class meetings will be at 1400 16th Street, NW in Washington, DC. The online requirements will include mandatory weekly online discussions. Some additional online content may be required.
Click here for program information.