Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to distinguish health economics from other forms of economic study.
Write a 500-750 word essay addressing the following criteria:
- Analyze the differences and similarities between health economics and other forms of economic study.
- Choose a health care organization or entity (e.g., hospital, nonprofit medical clinic, physician office, pediatric specialty clinic, optometry office).
- Describe the following economic terms in the context of the selected organization or entity: Scarcity, Opportunity Costs, Marginal Analysis, Supply and Demand, Competition, Efficiency, and Market Failure.
Use two or three peer-reviewed scholarly resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
