Subject: Global Health Sciences
Course Number: 201B
Course Title: Global Health Economics
Units: 3
School: Global Health
Department: Global Health Sciences

Course Description: This course explores the role of economics in global health. It introduces key concepts, terms, and debates; describes health and disease metrics; explores the health-wealth link; examines the importance of poverty and inequality; examines the U.S. health system; reviews the contribution of economics to the global health agenda; and introduces behavioral economics and cost-effectiveness analysis. The perspective is global, illustrating the varied ways that economics can foster improved health.
Prerequisites: None
Restrictions: Enrollment in MS in Global Health, unless expressly given permission by the course director and MS Program Director. Masters in Translational Medicine and Biomedical Engineering students will be given priority for any additional spaces. Approval by course director and both program directors is required. GHS program dates differ from the UCSF Academic Calendar. Refer to the GHS MS calendar at http://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/education/masters-program/about-program/academic-calendar
Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Seminar, Student - Lecture, Student - Seminar

Instructor of Record: T. Lin
Additional Instructor(s): J. Liu
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No

Quarter(s) Offered: Spring
Course Grading Convention: Letter Grade
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? Yes
Repeat course for credit? No