ECON 3362 Economics of Health Insurance

Name: Economics of Health Insurance
Rating: 4.13 (24 reviews)

This course will explore the economics of health insurance, as well as related insurance markets such as disability insurance, long-term care insurance, life insurance, and longevity insurance. We will discuss the purpose of insurance and the pitfalls faced by individuals, insurance companies, and the government in meeting those goals. Students will apply lessons in microeconomics and econometrics to understand the design of health and related insurance products in the United States, the different paths to coverage, and public policy around these insurance markets, with an emphasis on current issues.

Course overview

Department: Economics
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Periodically

Catalog details

Prerequisites: ECON2201 or ECON2203 and ECON2228

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Requirements fulfilled

Economics B.A.: Economics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.13 / 5

Based on 24 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Gal Wettstein
Fall 2026, Spring 2026 · Official rating 4.26/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Gal Wettstein · O'Neill Library 257 TuTh 04:30PM-05:45PM · Offered