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International Differences in Longevity and Health and Their Economic Consequences

Michaud, Pierre-Carl; Goldman, Dana P.; Lakdawalla, … - 2009

, we use a microsimulation approach to project what US longevity would look like, if US health trends approximated those in …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014200788

On the Rise of Health Spending and Longevity

Michaud, Pierre-Carl; Fonseca, Raquel; Galama, Titus J.; … - 2010

We use a calibrated stochastic life-cycle model of endogenous health spending, asset accumulation and retirement to investigate the causes behind the increase in health spending and life expectancy over the period 1965-2005. We estimate that technological change along with the increase in the...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014196951

Accounting for the Rise of Health Spending and Longevity

Fonseca, Raquel - 2013

We estimate a stochastic life-cycle model of endogenous health spending, asset accumulation and retirement to investigate the causes behind the increase in health spending and longevity in the U.S. over the period 1965-2005. We estimate that technological change and the increase in the...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013074900

On the Rise of Health Spending and Longevity

Fonseca, Raquel - 2009

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013153179

International Differences in Longevity and Health and Their Economic Consequences

Michaud, Pierre-Carl - 2009

, we use a microsimulation approach to project what US longevity would look like, if US health trends approximated those in …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013157017

Understanding the Economic Consequences of Shifting Trends in Population Health

Michaud, Pierre-Carl - 2009

The public economic burden of shifting trends in population health remains uncertain. Sustained increases in obesity …, and increases public assistance. Using a microsimulation approach, we quantify the competing public-finance consequences … obesity have increased net public-sector liabilities by $430bn, or approximately 4% of the current debt burden. Larger effects …

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Health spending efficiency in developing Asia

Bajaro, Donna Faye; Jinjarak, Yothin; Myoda, Yuho; … - 2023

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic placed health-care systems around the world under great stress. The sharp increase in demand for health care highlighted the importance of efficient health spending. The negative impact of the pandemic on global economic growth further strengthened the...

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Health spending efficiency in developing Asia

Bajaro, Donna Faye; Jinjarak, Yothin; Myoda, Yuho; … - 2023

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Health Financing Options for Samoa : Challenges and Opportunities

Anderson, Ian - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2013

Samoa currently faces two important public policy challenges in the health sector. One is to stem, and then reverse, the rapid rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The second challenge is to put the country on a health-financing path that is effective, efficient, and financially affordable...

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Taking Stock of Fiscal Health: Trends in Global, Regional, and Country Level Health Financing

Fleisher, Lisa; Leive, Adam; Schieber, George - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2013

This note analyzes levels and trends of health expenditures by country, income group, and region in the context of overall government revenue, expenditure, and GDP trends between 1995 and 2010. The study uses available data from the World Health Organization's (WHO) National Health Accounts, the...

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