Healthcare
Healthcare is one of the largest consumer expenditures in the United States. If you choose this topic, you will research the difference between the US healthcare system and that of Canada (our neighbor to the north). By the end of the assignment, you will be able to:
Describe the development of the healthcare system, specifically
What role does societal and economic beliefs play in the development of a healthcare system?
What healthcare system is used in Canada?
What healthcare system is used in the US?
Evaluate the merits of each system, specifically
Discuss the costs and benefits of the Canadian healthcare system. Specifically, what are incentives for the government, participants, and medical providers
Discuss the costs and benefits of the US healthcare system. Specifically, what are the incentives for the government, participants, and medical providers
Discuss future initiatives in the US healthcare debate
What drives the healthcare debate in the US?
Are there any future policy initiatives?
Do you have any personal stories you want to share regarding healthcare in the US or abroad?
Required Reading
The pre-reading assignment for this topic focuses on the differences between the US and Canadian healthcare systems from Wharton School of Business: Is Canada the Right Model for a Better U.S. Health Care System? (Links to an external site.)
PDF of the Article: Is Canada the Right Model for a Better U.S. Health Care System?Preview the document
If you choose to research this assignment, it is strongly recommended that you review the Crash Course video posted here:
The Economics of Healthcare: Crash Course Econ #29
Assignment: Annotated Bibliography (20 points)
After reading the required article for each topic, select the topic you wish to research. You will then need to compile an annotated bibliography containing 2-4 sources. The bibliography should be a page or less. Cite the source in APA format, then write one to two paragraphs summarizing the source and discussing why this source is useful for your paper. If you choose to include the recommended source in your bibliography, you must include an additional two sources, at a minimum.
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