Economics Of Health And Health Care, The (4th Edition) (Prentice-Hall Series In Economics) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
For courses in Health Economics, Public Health, and Health Care Policy. This clear, step-by-step best-selling introduction to the economics of health and health care thoroughly develops and explains economic ideas and models to reflect the full spectrum of the most current health economics literature. It uses core economic themes as basic as supply and demand, as venerable as technology or labor issues, and as modern as the economics of information.
Series: Prentice-Hall Series in Economics
Hardcover: 648 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (July 19, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0131000675
ISBN-13: 978-0131000674
Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.3 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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I bought this 5th edition book used for ~9.00 with shipping instead of spending the 150.00 for the new 6th edition. So far from what I can tell it is 99.8% the same- for the questions and text. I have had no problem following what the prof. has assigned and the material covered by using this book instead. Shipping was fast and book was in the condition as stated in the description, or better.
As with all economics textbooks and the subject of economics in general, this book is a bit dry. That said however, it's quite thorough in its coverage of how consumers, producers, and insurers make decisions about health and health care. It gives explanations that are rather simple to understand and goes in depth as far as would be considered normal for a 300 level elective course. I should probably note that my instructor is one of the book's authors, so take my review how you will.
This book is divided into 6 parts and 25 chapters. It provides an interesting introducton on issues related to the scope of health economics before discussing the important topic of demand and supply. I have found chapter 4 very useful since it provides a good insight of economic evaluation, with the discussion related to cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, cost-utility and cost-minimization analysis. During this period characterized by the deficits of health care, the reader will find useful information in chapter related to health insurance, managed care, consumer preference, etc that provide knowledge required for planning and policy-making.
This is a good book to introduce you with the basic concepts of health economics. The text is heavily reliant on microeconomics, and though it gives some overview in the first two chapters it really helps to understand basic micro before reading this book. Overall, a good book, but a bit outdated. With the latest developments in health care reform you may want to purchase the newer version.
Clear and comprehensible analysis of health care issues. A textbook that requires some patience to digest. Helpful to understand us health policy.
Good book to develop the conceptual understanding of how health can be viewed as a product of both individual production and individual consumption.
Waste of money book company and school conspiracy to SUCK money from anyone requiring student to purchase book yet no be used in course
Kindof a boring read but it was required for one of my classes.
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