Health Economics and Policy

Health Economics and Policy is a basic introduction to the microeconomics of health, health care, and health policy. Its main goals are to (1) demonstrate the application of economic principles to health-related issues, (2) explain the social, political, and economic contexts of health care delivery, (3) explore the changing nature of health care, and (4) analyze public policy from an economic perspective.-- The main focus is on public policy issues - all material is presented with policy analysis as a goal. The technical tools of economics are used, but are not treated as ends to themselves - they are employed as a way of preparing to address policy questions.-- "Issues in Medical Care Delivery" features present important studies in medical research, epidemiology, public health, and other areas related to health economics.-- "Back of the Envelope" feature applies the economic way of thinking, using calculations and graphs, to topics such as valuation of life, elasticity, welfare implications of subsidies, impact of employer mandates, cost-benefit calculations, cost-effectiveness of disease prevention, etc.Henderson, James W. is the author of 'Health Economics and Policy' with ISBN 9780324063653 and ISBN 0324063652.