Economics of Health and Medical Care

Revised introduction provides an overview of why health economics, explaining the economic approach to understanding health care issues and problems.

Updated data to reflect changes in the healthcare system, along with new and expanded empirical studies illustrate the use of economics and healthcare.

Helpful links to additional online sources further support and clarify chapter concepts

Updated and expanded glossary that incorporates new and additional terminology in healthcare and now incorporates definitions of basic economic terminology.

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