The economics of health and health care /
Sherman Folland, Allen C. Goodman, Miron Stano.
- 5th ed.
- Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson Prentice Hall, c2007.
- xxvii, 607 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 566-593) and index.
Contenido: Basic economics tools Supply and demand Information and insurance markets Key players in the health care sector Social insurance Special topics
The Economics of Health and Health Care explains how economic principles apply to healthcare. It examines the demand and supply of medical services, health insurance, healthcare markets, government policies, and the organization and financing of healthcare systems. The book provides a framework for understanding how economic factors influence healthcare costs, access, and quality.