This course is designed to give the student a general understanding of the economics of healthcare More specifically the course will allow students1 To understand what makes the Economics of Healthcare unique 2 To understand Healthcare Markets a Demand b Production and Costs c Supply 3 To understand the market for Healthcare Market Failure and the Role of Government 4 Health Insurance Third Party Payers and Healthcare Financing 5 Economic Evaluation in Healthcare a Equity Efficiency Ethics b CostBenefit c Measuring Value and Outcomes