Antitrust Regulation: Health Care
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Summary
This is a hypothetical case to be examined by students in the classroom. Students are to form groups of two to four. Within 20 minutes, they are to discuss with each other (within their group) the possible outcomes of this situation. Based on a previous lecture from the professor on Antitrush Regulation, the students should list as many concepts as possible. The groups are to present to the class their findings.
Learning Goals
Barriers to entry, economies of scale, definition of market, and price.
Context for Use
This activity should work best in a small class setting, perhaps 15 to 30 students per class. This should be used in an introduction of economics course. The only items you need in the class are a whiteboard and/or overhead projector. A computer projector would also work, if the groups want to create a power point slide with their findings. This could also be used in an online course, if you set this up as a discussion.
Description and Teaching Materials
Below are links to the case itself, and possible solutions.
Health Care Case (Microsoft Word 23kB Nov20 12)
Possible Solutions for Health Care Case (Microsoft Word 23kB Oct25 12)
Health Care Case (Microsoft Word 23kB Nov20 12)
Possible Solutions for Health Care Case (Microsoft Word 23kB Oct25 12)
Teaching Notes and Tips
I set this up for 20 minutes - however, this can be altered depending on the size of your class. You may wish to rotate around to the groups and make sure they are brainstorming the concepts involved. The time for each group to present should be 5 minutes or so, depending on the size of the class and whether you have the clock time. Of course, if you are doing this in a 3 hour class, you have plenty of time.
Assessment
First, by observing the short presentations and reaction from the other students, you can get an idea if your lectures are getting the points through. You may also use a rubric. One example:
Presentation Skills 20%
Introduction of Content 40%
Critical Thinking - what
does it mean? 40%
Total 100%
Presentation Skills 20%
Introduction of Content 40%
Critical Thinking - what
does it mean? 40%
Total 100%
References and Resources
Current textbook and lecture notes