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Health Economics

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
6/1/26 - 7/9/26
MoWe 10a.m. – 1p.m.		 REMOTE 3 $2568 (guest students)
Date
6/1/26 - 7/9/26
Time
MoWe 10a.m. – 1p.m.
Location
REMOTE
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2568 (guest students)

Description

This elective course introduces students to how economists analyze topics related to the demand for health care, health disparities, and the US health care delivery system using the tools of microeconomics. Students develop an understanding of asymmetric information, how health insurance contracts operate, and the role that government plays in the modern health care system. Students empirically analyze health care policies, and apply tools of cost-benefit analysis to understand the trade-offs involved in improving efficiency and equity.

Prerequisites

Enrolled in MA in Applied Economics or Nursing Ph.D. program or permission of instructor

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 1, 6 weeks

Class Dates

6/1/2026 - 7/9/2026

Location

REMOTE

Enrolled / Capacity

12 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Ayesha Ali

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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