This course provides an interactive overview of the key themes in health and economic inequality, paying particular attention to the bidirectional causal relationship: poor health can lead to poor economic outcomes, while economic insecurity can have serious health implications. Focusing on the current empirical literature and employing a hands-on approach to economic and health data, we investigate social and economic determinants such as income, geography, family, health care, race and gender. Note: hands-on analysis of real-world data using computer programs is a course requirement. The course is open to all students who meet the prerequisites, and necessary support for applicable software is provided.
This course provides an interactive overview of the key themes in health and economic inequality, paying particular attention to the bidirectional causal relationship: poor health can lead to poor economic outcomes, while economic insecurity can have serious health implications. Focusing on the current empirical literature and employing a hands-on approach to economic and health data, we investigate social and economic determinants such as income, geography, family, health care, race and gender. Note: hands-on analysis of real-world data using computer programs is a course requirement. The course is open to all students who meet the prerequisites, and necessary support for applicable software is provided.
