expenses. Using panel data and a non-linear difference-in-differences strategy, we find a demand elasticity of about -0 …

There is evidence that physicians disproportionately suffer from substance use disorder and mental health problems. It … increases the use of antidepressants, opioids, anxiolytics, and sedatives, especially for female physicians. Among female …

from the signatories of an open letter in which 199 Austrian physicians expressed their skepticism about COVID-19 vaccines …

The standard economic model for the demand for health care predicts that unhealthy behaviour such as being overweight … or obese should increase the demand for medical care, particularly as clinical studies link obesity to a number of … serious diseases. In this paper, we investigate whether overweight or obese individuals demand more medical care than normal …

demand of about 20 percent. Indirect measures such as allowing employers to cut statutory sick pay or paid vacation during … health spa stays did not significantly reduce demand. -- health expenditures ; cost containment measures ; copayment …

levels of health care spending, controlling for past health care use. We estimate the demand elasticity of total health care …