Health Economics: A Critical and Global Analysis

by Palmer G (Author), Theresa M (Author)

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2008
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Health economics applies the tools of economic analysis to the problems of health care finance and delivery. This introductory text uses clear, non-technical language to explain the available economic tools, and critically examine their strengths and weaknesses in relation to health policy and management issues.

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Health economics applies the tools of economic analysis to the problems of health care finance and delivery. This introductory text uses clear, non-technical language to explain the available economic tools, and critically examine their strengths and weaknesses in relation to health policy and management issues.

$52.00

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Edition: 2007
Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 01 Jan 2008
ISBN 10: 1403940835
ISBN 13: 9781403940834
Book Overview: This book would be an asset to any study or students of health policy and service evaluation. - Vasso Vydelingum, University of Ulster, UK Comprehensive and contemporary. - Christine Furber, University of Manchester, UK Provides essential background reference to the politics of healthcare delivers. - Nicola Armstrong, Staffordshire University, UK

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This book would be an asset to any study or students of health policy and service evaluation. - Vasso Vydelingum, University of Ulster, UK Comprehensive and contemporary. - Christine Furber, University of Manchester, UK Provides essential background reference to the politics of healthcare delivers. - Nicola Armstrong, Staffordshire University, UK

Author Bio

GEORGE PALMER is Emeritus Professor of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of New South Wales, Australia. His previous publications include Health Care and Public Policy: An Australian Analysis 3e (Palgrave Macmillan Australia).

TESSA HO is Senior Lecturer, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, Australia. Her research interests include health policy, medical education and global health.