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313.685.81
The Economics of Tobacco Control

Location
Internet
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Introduction to Online Learning

Description
Introduces students to the economic tools and analysis used to confront the public health challenges caused by smoking. Reviews the evidence of the health and economic consequences of tobacco use. Emphasizes the rationale for increases in taxes, financial incentives to discontinue tobacco cultivation, and regulatory measures such as bans on smoking in public places and restrictions on access for minors. Provides economic tools and background information for public health specialists, policymakers, the news media, and others interested in using evidence-based policy to prioritize and address public health concerns related to tobacco control.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Calculate the economic impacts of tobacco consumption
  2. Discuss the role that economic analysis plays in the tools and policies available to confront this public health challenge
Special Comments

This course was offered in 2009/10 as 313.841.51