What new theories, evidence, and policies have shaped health economics in the 21st century? Editors Mark Pauly, Thomas … chapters they cover recent developments in health economics, from medical spending growth to the demand for health care, the … markets for pharmaceutical products, the medical workforce, and equity in health and health care. Its global perspective …

Contents: Preface -- Part I: Active learning assignments -- 1. Introduction to learning and teaching health economics … / Allen C. Goodman and Maia Platt -- 2. The health insurance game / Jennifer Kohn -- 3. Assessing competency in health … health insurance and cost-effectiveness analyses to enhance active learning experiences in an introductory health economics …