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The Impact of The Financial, Economic and Political Crises on Health, Quality of Life and Well-Being of Populations
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2014 - 2015
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Monday, November 24, 2014
End Date
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
M, Tu, W, 8:30am - 6:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Resources
Analyzes the causes of the current worldwide crises, both in developed and developing countries, with a special emphasis on the United States, Canada and Europe. Focuses on the consequences of those crises on health and social policies that affect the quality of life, the well-being and the health of populations. Considers these issues from the political economy, social policy and health policy perspectives.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the nature of economic, financial and political crises and the theories that explain each
- Analyze the crises' consequences on the health, quality and well-being of the life of populations
- Develop possible responses by public authorities to these situations
Enrollment Restriction
Undergraduate Students are not permitted in this section