Includes bibliographical references (pages 507-583) and index.
Contents:
Why should the economics of health be reconsidered? -- The traditional competitive model -- Assumptions underlying the competitive model and implications for markets and government -- Demand for health, insurance, and services -- Special topics in demand : externalities of consumption and the formation of preferences -- How competitive is the supply of healthcare? -- The profit motive in healthcare -- The healthcare workforce -- Equity and justice -- Healthcare expenditures -- Economic evaluation in healthcare -- Healthcare systems in developed countries : organization, outcomes, and lessons.
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