BUS 309 - Healthcare Economics

Semester Hours: 3

The study of understanding the relevancy of economics around a set of basic economic principles including resource allocation, supply and demand, utility and profit maximization by utilizing analytical economic tools to develop an informed view about healthcare issues. Topics covered are the labor markets for healthcare professionals, the role of government in healthcare markets, governmental regulations, and the continuous dynamic nature of healthcare services.

Pre-requisites: BUS 305 - Survey of the United States Healthcare System and ECN 230 - Principles of Microeconomics.

Offered: occasionally as an evening or online course.