Since it is basically inelastic, Healthcare provides unique challenges to economists.  In this short seminar we will explore several case studies in Healthcare. Emphasis is placed on the ramifications and consequences of public pressure in policy making as well as patient irrationality in making decisions that affect their own health.  

About the facilitator: Michael Hagan, DrPH
Adjunct Faculty at Northwestern, Chicago. Senior leader in Health Economics &Outcome Research (HEOR). Michael has been providing solutions to the global commercialization of pharmaceutical products for the last 22 years.