"This book would be an excellent choice for anyone wishing to be introduced to the field of health economics – it is undoubtedly the best ‘Health Economics 101’ textbook around ... There is a desperate need for a greater understanding of health economics principles among health system policy-makers, managers and researchers; this book will contribute enormously to developing such understanding."
Professor Di McIntyre, South African Research Chair of Health and Wealth, Health Economics Unit, University of Cape Town
This practical text offers the ideal introduction to the economic techniques used in public health and is accessible enough for those who have no or limited knowledge of economics. Written in a user-friendly manner, the book covers key economic principles, such as supply and demand, healthcare markets, healthcare finance and economic evaluation.
The book has been thoroughly updated with new material reflecting important recent developments and policy shifts such as the rise of performance based funding in health care, the impact and cost of achieving universal health care and the growing effect of globalization and international trade on the health sector.This engaging new edition features:
Series Editors: Rosalind Plowman and Nicki Thorogood.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Virginia Wiseman is a senior lecturer at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK.
Section 1: Economics and Health Economics
Key concepts in health economics
Macroeconomics, globalization and health
Section 2: Demand and Supply
A simple model of demand
Measuring demand
Supply: Production in the long and short run
Supply: Costs, economics of scale and the supply curve
Section 3: Markets
A simple market model
Health care markets and efficiency
Section 4: Health Care Financing
The changing world of health care finance
Provider payments
Private health insurance
Achieving universal coverage
Section 5: Economic Evaluation
What is economic evaluation and what questions can it help to answer?
Counting the costs
Identifying, measuring and valuing consequences
Economic evaluation and decision-making
Section 6: Equity and the Role of Government
Promoting equity and the role of government
Glossary
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Spese di spedizione:
EUR 3,73
In U.S.A.
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Codice articolo Holz_New_0335243568
Descrizione libro Condizione: new. Codice articolo FrontCover0335243568
Descrizione libro paperback. Condizione: New. 2nd. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes). Codice articolo 001347377N
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Codice articolo think0335243568
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Codice articolo 12443382-n
Descrizione libro Condizione: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service. Codice articolo ABEOCT23-67816
Descrizione libro paperback. Condizione: New. Codice articolo 9780335243563
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Book is in NEW condition. Codice articolo 0335243568-2-1
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Codice articolo 353-0335243568-new
Descrizione libro PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo CM-9780335243563