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A theory of socioeconomic disparities in health over the life cycle
Galama, Titus J.; Van Kippersluis, Hans - 2010
are mechanisms through which SES, health and mortality are related. Our model predicts a widening and possibly a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011381036
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The value of socialized medicine : the impact of universal primary healthcare provision on birth and mortality rates in Turkey
Cesur, Resul; Güneş, Pınar Mine; Tekin, Erdal; … - 2015
measured by age-specific birth and mortality rates, focusing on a nationwide socialized medicine program implemented in Turkey … and over time. Our estimates indicate that the FMP caused large declines in mortality rates across all age groups with … teenagers. Furthermore, the results are suggestive that the program has also contributed towards equalization in the mortality …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011337077
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Growth and welfare effects of health care in knowledge based economies
Kuhn, Michael; Prettner, Klaus - 2012
mortality and morbidity, the latter being related to participation/productivity in the labor market. We show that, regardless of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009624502
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Growth and welfare effects of health care in knowledge based economies
Kuhn, Michael; Prettner, Klaus - 2012
We study the effects of a labor-intensive health care sector within an R&D-driven growth model with overlapping generations. Health care increases longevity and labor participation/productivity. We examine under which conditions expanding health care enhances growth and welfare. Even if the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010358148
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Early retirement and post retirement health
Hallberg, Daniel; Johansson, Per-Olov; Josephson, Malin - 2014
for a reduction in both mortality and in inpatient care as a consequence of the early retirement offer. Increasing the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010358447
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Growth and welfare effects of health care in knowledge based economies : conference paper
Kuhn, Michael; Prettner, Klaus - 2013
We study the effects of a labor-intensive health care sector within an R&D-driven growth model with overlapping generations. Health care increases longevity and labor participation/productivity. We examine under which conditions expanding health care enhances growth and welfare. Even if the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010338973
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Early retirement and post retirement health
Hallberg, Daniel; Johansson, Per-Olov; Josephson, Malin - 2014
for a reduction in both mortality and in inpatient care as a consequence of the early retirement offer. Increasing the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010369753
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Heterogeneous effects of medical interventions on the health of low-risk newborns
Daysal, N. Meltem; Trandafir, Mircea; Ewijk, Reyn van - 2016
We investigate the impact of early-life medical interventions on low-risk newborn health. A policy rule in The Netherlands creates large discontinuities in medical treatments at gestational week 37. Using a regression discontinuity design, we find no health benefits from additional treatments...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011455287
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Clinical features and outcomes of invasive pneumococcal disease in a pediatric intensive care unit
Hsiao, Hsiang-Ju; Wu, Chang-Teng; Huang, Jing-Long; … - In: Inventi impact: microfinance & banking (2015) 4, pp. 236-241
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011455634
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How business cycles affect the healthcare sector : a cross-country investigation
Cleeren, Kathleen; Lamey, Lien; Meyer, Jan-Hinrich; … - In: Health economics 25 (2016) 7, pp. 787-800
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011542507