Health Economics

"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

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.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.