The economics of health reconsidered
Thomas Rice and Lynn Unruh
| Year of publication: |
2009 ; 3. ed.
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| Authors: | Rice, Thomas |
| Other Persons: | Unruh, Lynn Y. (contributor) |
| Institutions: | Association of University Programs in Health Administration (contributor) |
| Publisher: |
Chicago, Ill. : Health Administration Press [u.a.] |
| Subject: | Gesundheitsökonomik | Health economics | Gesundheitspolitik | Health policy | Theorie | Theory | USA | United States | Gesundheitsökonomie |
| Description of contents: | Table of Contents [gbv.de] |
| Extent: | XV, 475 S. graph. Darst. 26 cm |
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| Type of publication: | Book / Working Paper |
| Type of publication (narrower categories): | Bibliografie enthalten ; Bibliography included ; Lehrbuch ; Textbook |
| Language: | English |
| Notes: | Includes bibliographical references p. 401 - 455 and index Why should the economics of health be reconsidered? -- The traditional competitive model -- Assumptions underlying the competitive model and the role of 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 redistribution -- Healthcare systems in developed countries : organization, outcomes, costs, and lessons. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-56793-328-4 |
| Source: | ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW |
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003793146