Baylor in Great Britain
Second Summer Session 1999
Study economics in the land of Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes. Offering the required introductory course in microeconomics and a directed readings course in the economics of health care reform as an upper-level elective.
Business 3305 presents a survey of international business. Topics covered include international trade, exchange rates, economic systems of the world, the European Union, and NAFTA. The class will visit firms while in residence in England, including the Bank of England, Lloyds of London, British Petroleum, Jaguar Motor Company, and the Cadbury Chocolates. There will be exams, quizzes, and homework, but we'll be able to work closely together to make sure you get the most out of the experience, both academically and culturally.
Economics 4398 a readings course on the economics of European Health Care Systems that may be used as one of your 12 hours of required upper-level electives. Together, we will study the Europeans approach to the delivery of medical care and what we can learn from them about reforming our own healthcare system. We will examine four systems--Germany, Netherlands, France, and of course Britain. Students taking this course will meet approximately 6 times to discuss readings and issues. A readings packet with study questions and paper topics will be available at the end of the spring semester, so you can get a head start on your assignments. You will be evaluated based on class participation and your written work.
Courses taught by: Professor James Henderson
Ben Williams Professor in Economics
Sixth summer to teach in the program
Office: 302.5 Cashion Building
Hankamer School of Business
710-4139
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Baylor in Great Britain '99 $300 deposit to reserve your place beginning October 14, 1998
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Other Business Courses Offered
Marketing, Management, and Statistics
All business courses supplemented by field trips to firms, markets, and institutions.
Program price of $4,000 includes room, breakfast, and dinner; ground transportation; 1st-class BritRail pass; bus and subway pass in London; and entry fees to many castles and museums. Additional expenses of airfare ($1,100), tuition, and incidental expenses not included in program costs.