HS 239B — International Health Economics

Provides a rigorous economic framework that addresses positive and normative issues in the economics of health in developing countries. Topics include: relationship between health outcomes and macro economic performance; micro economics of health care and insurance markets including demand for health care services, insurance, supply of physician services, and other medical services; normative analysis for health policy and projects including market failure and public intervention; and emerging issues in international health in low- and middle-income countries. Usually offered every year.
Mr. Nandakumar and Mr. Razavi