Description
Book SynopsisWritten in an informal and easy-going style suitable for a wide range of readers, this textbook uses real-world examples to teach the institutional details of healthcare and health insurance and explain the economics that underpin the behaviour of key players in these markets. A complete one-stop-shop for learning about the economics of healthcare.
Trade Review'This is the book health economics instructors and students have been waiting for! The real-world examples immediately draw in readers and provide a foundation for looking at important issues in health care from an economic perspective. Dr. Friedson's approach to examining complex topics is both intuitive and hilarious.' Elizabeth Munnich, University of Louisville
'A captivating tour of the economic foundations of modern healthcare. With practical examples and delightful humor, this book effortlessly breaks down complex concepts, making health economics accessible to diverse readers. A must-have resource for students seeking a comprehensive grasp of healthcare markets and the challenges they entail.' Sarah Miller, University of Michigan
'This is a book on the economics of healthcare that is well organized, comprehensive in its coverage, and actually fun to read! It is well suited for a diverse audience, including undergraduate and graduate students from different degree programs, practitioners, and policy makers.' James H. Marton, Georgia State University
'The hallmark of this book is its dedication to practicality. Demanding no prerequisite economics background, Friedson's 'Health Economics' is ideal for students and professionals in public health and healthcare management. Rich with insights into the economics of the healthcare industry, it occupies a unique space in the health economics literature.' Natallia Grey, Iowa State University
Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgments; Part I. Patients: 1. How Economists View Human Behavior; 2. Where Does Health Come From?; 3. Demand for Medical Care; 4. Health Insurance and Demand for Medical Care; 5. Evaluating Evidence; Part II. Providers: 6. Provider Firms; 7. The Medical Labor Force; 8. Providers and Incentives; 9. Hospitals; Part III. Health Insurers: 10. Health Insurance as a Product; 11. Adverse Selection; 12. Prices; 13. Managed Care; 14. Public Insurance; Part IV. The Sector at Large; 15. Pharmaceuticals; 16. Externalities; 17. Medical Malpractice; 18. Inequality; 19. International Comparisons.
