ECON 483 W: Advanced Topics in Health Economics and Policy.

This seminar requires students to conduct independent research and write a paper in health economics, an applied microeconomics area. Options range from analyzing and modeling a problem to drafting a policy paper based on economic analysis. Learning objectives: (i) Analysis of a real-world problem; (ii) Development of policy arguments using economic analysis; (iii) Improvement of written and oral communication skills with an eye to future careers.