{"product_id":"the-economics-of-health-and-health-care-9781138208049","title":"The Economics of Health and Health Care","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolland, Goodman, and Stanoâs bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Economics of Health and Health Care \u003c\/i\u003etext offers the market-leading overview of all aspects of Health Economics, teaching\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethrough core economic themes, rather than concepts unique to the health care\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eeconomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Eighth Edition of this key textbook has been revised and updated throughout, and reflects changes since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In addition to its revised treatment of health insurance, the text also introduces the key literature on social capital as it applies to individual and public health, as well as looking at public health initiatives relating to population health and economic equity, and comparing numerous policies across Western countries, China, and the developing world. It provides up-to-date discussions on current issues, as well as a comprehensive bibliography with over 1,100 references. Extra material and teaching resources are now also available through the brand new companion website, which provides full sets of discussion questions, exercises, presentation slides, and a test bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book demonstrates the multiplicity of ways in which economists analyze the health care system, and is suitable for courses in Health Economics, Health Policy\/Systems, or Public Health, taken by health services students or practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A valuable text combining health economic theory and its application to real world issues in health care. Folland et al's text has become essential reading on the health economics postgraduate courses I have taught over the last fifteen years.’ — \u003ci\u003eSteve Parrott, Reader in Health Economics, University of York, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘When you think you've reached the end of the chapter, numerous references take you on a journey with further research - …[\u003ci\u003eThe Economics of Health and Health Care\u003c\/i\u003e] that evokes respect and admiration for health economics’ — \u003ci\u003eSime Smolic PhD, Faculty of Economics \u0026amp; Business, University of Zagreb, Croatia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The 8th edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Economics of Health and Health Care\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive survey of the field. Students in traditional economics programs as well as public health and nursing programs will appreciate the insights the book offers into the rapidly growing field of health economics.’ — \u003ci\u003eJ. Mick Tilford, Professor and Chair at the Department of Health Policy and Management, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This comprehensive text can be adopted in whole or part for a variety of learners, from dedicated economics students to clinicians such as nurses, to engineers entering the health technology industry. Folland, Goodman, and Stano’s book offers a combination of economic theory and relevant examples that bring the issues of health economics and policy to life in the classroom. The exceptional organization of the text lends itself to its use in short courses that don’t allow all the content to be covered, and the clear and engaging writing encourages students to continue reading after a course is completed.’ — \u003ci\u003eJoanne Spetz, PhD, FAAN, Professor of Health Economics at the University of California, San Francisco\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Microeconomic Tools for Health Economics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Statistical Tools for Health Economics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Economic Efficiency and Cost-Benefit Analysis \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Production of Health \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 The Production, Cost, and Technology of Health Care \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Demand for Health Capital \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Demand and Supply of Health Insurance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Consumer Choice and Demand \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Asymmetric Information and Agency \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11 The Organization of Health Insurance Markets \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Managed Care \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Nonprofit Firms \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Hospitals and Long-Term Care \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 15 The Physician's Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Health Care Labor Markets and Professional Training \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 17 The Pharmaceutical Industry \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Equity, Efficiency, and Need \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 19 Government Intervention in Health Care Markets \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 20 Social Insurance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 21 Comparative Health Care Systems \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 22 Health System Reform \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 23 The Health Economics of Bads\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 24 The Economics of Social Capital and Health\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49528873288023,"sku":"9781138208049","price":161.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138208049.jpg?v=1731873360","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-economics-of-health-and-health-care-9781138208049","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}