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CS92PROD
Healthcare Economics Policy
ECON 208
Spring 2026
Section: 01  

This course introduces the economic principles underlying health and medical care and public policies. Students will analyze how economic forces shape health behaviors, healthcare delivery, and policy decisions. Emphasis is placed on understanding the structure of the healthcare system, the role of incentives, and the impact of policy interventions on health outcomes and equity.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON
Course Format: LectureGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: ECON110
Fulfills a Requirement for: (Economics Minor)(Economics)
Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74%

Last Updated on NOV-21-2025
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