ECON 557 - Health Economics

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Theoretical and applied issues in the determination of health models and a survey of contemporary health economic policy issues.

ECON 281 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory I

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The theory of consumer behavior; theory of production and cost; price and output determination under competition, monopoly and other market structures. Prerequisite: ECON 101 or equivalent.

ECON 415 - Economics of Social Mobility

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A survey and critical analysis of long-lasting and multi-generational economic outcomes. Topics include: intergenerational mobility, comparative economic development, and economic geography. Case studies will highlight issues ranging from the perpetuation of gender roles to the enduring consequences of slavery, forced labour, and colonial economic policy. Prerequisites: ECON 109, ECON 281, STAT 161 or equivalent, and MATH 154 or equivalent. ECON 299 or equivalent is recommended.

ECON 515 - Economics of Social Mobility

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A survey and critical analysis of long-lasting and multi-generational economic outcomes with special attention given to empirical methods. Topics include intergenerational mobility, comparative economic development, economic geography, historical record linking, and spatial autocorrelation.

ECON 357 - Health Economics

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Resource allocation and public policy in health care, including determinants of health status, market structures, incentives and the effects of imperfect information. Prerequisites: ECON 109 and ECON 281.

ECON 557 - Health Economics

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Theoretical and applied issues in the determination of health models and a survey of contemporary health economic policy issues.