221.617.01
Behavioral Economics in Health Decisions
Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Friday, 10:00 - 11:50am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Introduction to Microeconomics (313.639) and Biostatistics (140.611 or 140.621) or equivalent
Guides students to challenge superficial intuitive judgments that are attractive because they make obvious sense but overlook important considerations that demand more analytical assessment. Examines human behaviors that come into play in a more careful analysis for their legitimacy and reasonableness in resolving traditionally considered economic questions. Develops ways to blend behavioral factors that are recognized as relevant with economic perspectives and methods to design balanced action strategies.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Employ formal principles of decision analysis for appraisal of alternative courses of action
- Identify and evaluate the appropriateness of behaviors that commonly affect courses of action that go beyond the application of principles of classical economics
- Integrate economic and behavioral considerations globally into sound courses of action in practical situations covering varied political settings and income levels
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 40% Discussion
- 60% Final Paper