Health Economics with Applications to Global Health Policy
HPM 260
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
Students will learn how to analyze current health policy issues through the application of basic economic principles. No previous economics training is required. The course will begin with an introduction to health economics. The concepts we will be learning are widely generalizable to both industrialized and developing country contexts and students are encouraged to learn from and teach each other about the different health systems of which participants have experience. Among the topics we will discuss are health insurance coverage, physician payment incentives, consumer decision making, and competition.
Diversity and inclusiveness are fundamental to public health education and practice. It is a requirement that you have an open mind and respect differences of all kinds. I share responsibility with you for creating a learning climate that is hospitable to all perspectives and cultures; please contact me if you have concerns or suggestions.
Class Notes
Enrollment Requirements: MPH-EPI, MPH-GEN, DRPH, and MPH-CLE Students Only
THIS CLASS HAS PRIORITY ENROLLMENT
Priority Wave Groups
Wave 1 | MPH-EPI, MPH-GEN, DrPH
Wave 2 | MPH-EPI, MPH-GEN, DrPH
Wave 3 | MPH-EPI, MPH-GEN, DrPH, MPH-CLE
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Priority Wave Timing
Wave 1 | 5/14/2026 11:00 AM - 5/24/2026 11:59 PM
Wave 2 | 5/25/2026 12:00 AM - 5/27/2026 11:59 PM
Wave 3 | 5/28/2026 12:00 AM - Enrollment Deadline (varies by session)
Any student who does not meet the Wave 1 or Wave 2 criteria can add themselves to the waitlist (if enrollment requirements are met) at any time during the enrollment period. At the beginning of each priority wave, students on the waitlist who meet the Wave’s criteria will be automatically enrolled into any remaining seats in the course (pending no time conflicts)
Not Available for Cross Registration
