This is what this paper should be about

1) In the first paragraph analyze what you most learned from the course to reflect on the statement below.

2) In each separate succeeding paragraph, describe a concept, principle, or theory from the course content which helps explain it best.

Target: 4 pages, double spaced; closed book without any outside resources.

"Health care is best provided by the government to the entire population."


Grading: based on completeness, clarity, and rigorous explanation drawn from the course content. This involves applying/analyzing key principles which bear on this issue in the most relevant mannner possible.

This is what we have covered in this Econ 201 Micro Economic class

Week # 6 A: Health Care Economics

More on "Being Healthy, Wealthy, &Wise !"

Week # 9: Game Theory & Reacting to Rivals

Oligopoly & Market Power

Week #1: Trade-Offs, Choice, & Scarcity

Enclosed are articles for basis of discussion board postings.  Usually only the top few articles are referenced from the discussion as necessary to read.  Others are optional & supplementary for background/interest.   Your own titled threads are due by each Saturday, with a single reply to another student from any of the lettered weekly forums by Sundays/midnight.   

Week #2: The Forces of Supply & Demand

Read the several top articles to assist with your discussion postings.   These add considerably to our textbook understanding & provide background for better understanding.

Week #3: Policy Options in Health Care & Energy

On Health Care & Energy Issues

Week #4: Business Practices

Sales Revenue and Pricing

Week #5: Utility / Consumer Satisfaction

Can Money Buy Happiness?  / Utility Maximization

Production & Cost

Graphical Relationships

Week # 7: Dominant Firms !

More Market Power / Leverage  

Week # 6 B: CASE STUDIES

Health Care & Baseball Economics

Week # 8: The Ailing Auto Industry

Readings: Declining Market Power & Regulatory Practices