Author Description

For those unfamiliar with health economics this book will provide useful insights into health care policy. Those already acquainted will enjoy the analysis of medical practice variations, incentives and equity. Written as a companion volume to Economics, Medicine and Healthcare, 2/e, this book is aimed at both students and those health care professionals who do not have easy access to the relevant literature. Topics covered include: alternative methods of financing health care; setting health care priorities; incentives for doctors; competition in the health sector.