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ECON 3385 Health Economics

This course is designed as an introduction to the study of health care economics with special emphasis on the pharmaceutical and health insurance industries. We will discuss the historical evolution of health care markets, current legislative changes, and public policy implications. Students will apply the tools learned in their introductory and intermediate microeconomics and econometrics courses to current and past topics in the health care industry. Presentation and discussion of current events and popular press books will familiarize students with recent topics in health care. International systems of health care will also be researched.

Course overview

Department
Economics
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

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)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

4.40 / 5

Based on 97 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

  • Ira Abraham
    Summer 2026, Summer 2025 · Official rating 3.83/5
  • Tracy Regan
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.46/5
  • Vaibhav Ojha
    Summer 2024 · Official rating 3.80/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Ira Abraham · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Tracy Regan · Gasson Hall 203 MW 01:30PM-02:45PM · Offered