Health Economics [Hardcover]

Peter Zweifel (Author), Friedrich Breyer (Author), Mathias Kifmann (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540278044 | ISBN-13: 978-3540278047 | Publication Date: July 21, 2009 | Edition: 2nd

This is the most complete text available on the economics of health behavior and health care delivery. Appropriate both for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students of economics, this text provides the key analytical tools required to understand current research. Issues discussed include the "cost explosion" in health care, the power of medical associations, the search for remuneration systems with favorable incentives, and technological change in medicine. Rather than simplifying the issues facing today’s healthcare systems, the book models existing complexities as they are, adapting economics to reflect the views of the average person.

Editorial Reviews

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From the reviews of the second edition: “The second edition of Health Economics is based on the German version of 1992. It contains all important facts on the specific characteristics of health products and global health markets at an advanced economic level. … The detailed mathematical formulas and derivation of theories are helpful for a better understanding of methodology … . Each chapter concludes with a summary and exercise questions which turn it into a valuable workbook. … a valuable work of reference for experts as well.”­­­ (Simone Torka, Journal of Public Health, Vol. 18, May, 2010)

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 549 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (July 21, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540278044
• ISBN-13: 978-3540278047
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,034,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Contribution to Health Economics Understanding, December 28, 2002

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Marcelo F. Ponce - See all my reviews

This review is from: Health Economics (Hardcover)

Zweifel's book is an excellent example of a real contribution to the public understanding and awareness of Health Economics principles and practicalities.
I specially recommend this book to all readers interested in exploring the subject in a bid to get a tool for the betterment of the decision making process in resource allocation in the health care sector.