ECON 440. Health Economics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
The organization and performance of Canada's health care system are examined from an economist's perspective. The system is described and its special features analyzed. Much attention is given to the role of government in the system and to financing arrangements for hospital and medical services. Current financial problems are discussed.
- Prerequisites: ECON 208 and ECON 227 or comparable courses or consent of the instructor