Folland, Sherman

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.

0132279428 9780132279420

2006044808


Medical economics.

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