The course deals with basic elements of economics as they relate to population and health. Among the basic concepts are individual demand and supply, market demand and supply, supply of labour, vertical and horizontal mobility of labour, labour and economic production, different economic systems and the significance for human capital development especially in developing countries, pricing of factors, including labour, and reasons for differences in wages.

Objective: The objective of the course is to equip students with skills to apply basic concepts in economics to human population and health issues.       

Mode of Delivery: The mode of delivery is the lecture method. In addition, students will be made to do independent research and report on their findings through presentations.