221.619.01
Introduction to Global Health Economics
Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Tu, Th, 3:30 - 4:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
None.
Introduces economics of the business enterprise, the household, and the industry. Includes topics: supply and demand, price and income elasticity, equilibrium of the firm, and the measurement of poverty and inequality
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain how microeconomic principles, including supply and demand, consumer theory, and production theory, can be applied to analyze complex issues in global health
- Recognize the significance of economic disparities in health outcomes and explore strategies to address health inequities and social determinants of health in diverse settings.
- Interpret and engage with academic research and case studies on global health economics to inform evidence-based decision-making
- Engage in informed discussions and debates about the role of economics in shaping health policies and strategies to improve population health and health systems
- Evaluate the dynamics of health services markets, both competitive and non-competitive, and their implications for efficiency and access to healthcare services in diverse global settings
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% Quizzes
- 25% Presentation(s)
- 20% Discussion Board
- 10% Class attendance
- 25% Final Exam
Enrollment Restriction
undergraduates are NOT permitted in this course.