Risk: Is There a Unique Objective Measure? -- Expected Utility Theory -- Stochastic Dominance Decision Rules -- Stochastic Dominance: The Quantile Approach -- Algorithms for Stochastic Dominance -- Stochastic Dominance with Specific Distributions -- Almost Stochastic Dominance (ASD) --...

This book is devoted to investment decision-making under uncertainty. The book covers three basic approaches to this process: the stochastic dominance approach; the mean-variance approach; and the non-expected utility approach, focusing on prospect theory and its modified version, cumulative...

This book tries to sort out the different meanings of uncertainty and to discover their foundations. It shows that uncertainty can be represented using various tools and mental guidelines. Coverage also examines alternative ways to deal with risk and risk attitude concepts. Behavior under...

This edited volume uses a feminist approach to explore the economic implications of the complex interrelationship between gender and time use. Household composition, sexuality, migration patterns, income levels, and race/ethnicity are all considered as important factors that interact with gender...

This book integrates the fundamentals of quantitative significance, using existing estimates of the elasticities of demand for tax, health insurance, and medical services in a static microsimulation model. It serves as a guide to the financial and social basics of health insurance and provides...

On average, people in Europe are living longer, and are in better health. Despite this, however, a significant degree of health inequality is emerging among different socioeconomic groups. Assessment-of-need procedures and eligibility rules define the target population in ‘need-of-care’, and...

Empfehlungen zu einem nationalen Arbeitsplan -- Re-Fokussierung auf den Kernprozess Pflege -- Integrierte Versorgungssysteme -- Altenpflegeausbildung -- Entbürokratisierung der Pflegedokumentation -- Der demografische Wandel und die Situation der Pflegenden.

Determinanten der Medical Homecare-Industrie in Deutschland -- Kontingenzfaktoren für Familien mit behinderten Kindern -- Nutzer-Hersteller-Interaktion -- Barrieren für Lead User Innovationen in der Medical Homecare-Industrie -- Handlungsempfehlungen als Implikationen für interessierte...

Die Sicherstellung einer effektiven und effizienten Gesundheitsversorgung vor dem Hintergrund des demografischen Wandels ist eine der Herausforderungen für Gesellschaft, Politik und Ökonomie. Susanne Esslinger konzentriert sich bei Ihrer Betrachtung auf die zunehmend relevante Gruppe der über...

Forecasts predict that those in need of long-term care in Europe will double in the next 50 years. This book offers a full understanding of the institutional responses and mechanisms in place to finance old age and provides analysis of demand and supply factors underpinning the development of...