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HPA 446Economics and Health In Low- and Middle-Income Countries

3 credits · Health Policy and Administration · Penn State

In this course, students will learn about health systems and policies in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). The course begins by exploring the link between health and economic development in LMICs. The majority of the course examines LMICs' performance in the United Nations health-related Sustainable Development Goals (e.g. clean water and sanitation, zero hunger, etc.). Through an in-depth reading of seminal articles, class discussion and guest lectures, student's will attempt to understand policy measures that researchers and policymakers have investigated to address the most pressing health related challenges in these countries.

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  • Health Policy and Administration, B.S. (Capital)
  • Health Policy and Administration, B.S. (Health and Human Development)
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