This paper reports the results of a telephone survey to elicit preferences for public or private health insurance. The …‐financed incentives to take out private insurance. This result undermines the assumption in the public choice literature that people will …

This paper examines some of the key features of social health insurance systems by drawing on experiences in Germany … considering adopting aspects of social health insurance systems.  …

bills” or “bulk bills” the Health Insurance Commission.  …

diversity of the USA. Despite their important role, they disproportionately lack health insurance, and receive fewer health care … services than US‐born citizens. This lack of insurance puts a burden on the nation's economy, and their health status …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to elaborate the stated goals of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and … analysis of the NFIP in practice in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Findings – The NFIP flood insurance primarily shelters … insurance to be offered when profitable in floodplains and allowing property‐owners to make informed choices as to residence and …

This article focuses on a set of issues concerning unemployment insurance costs. The effect on unemployment insurance …

avoided. But many forces militate against it and it requires an insurance system such as the one which Josiah Royce proposed …

Examines the Clinton administration’s health‐care proposal, for a system of national health insurance in the USA …

social insurance which are of relevance both to Thailand and to other countries at a similar stage of economic development.  …