318.604.01 APPLIED MICROECONOMICS FOR POLICYMAKING II
Department:
Health Policy and Management
Term: 2nd term
Credits: (3 credits)
Contact: Judy Holzer
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:
Introduces the basic principles of microeconomics by emphasizing applications to the solutions of public problems. Students examine how markets operate and the role of government intervention. Acquaints students with public versus private goods, externalities, information asymmetry and other issues. Provides a theoretical framework for addressing policy problems.
Student Evaluation: Homework (15%); individual written essay (20%); group presentation (20% each) and final exam (25%)
Location: Baltimore
Final grade applies to all terms
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Enrollment Maximum: 30
Enrollment Restriction: undergraduates are not permitted in this course;
Instructor Consent:
For consent, contact: jholzer@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:
318.603
Auditors Allowed: No
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Special Comments: This course will be taught on the Homewood Campus.