This course examines health care and policy through the lens of economics. Students are introduced to basic microeconomic concepts and applied empirical tools used to analyze the production of health, demand for medical care, health insurance, provider behavior, hospitals, physicians, pharmaceuticals, and the role of government. The course emphasizes both theory and policy applications. Key themes are discussed including health production, costs and technology, insurance design, physician incentives, pricing, equity vs. efficiency, and comparative health systems.