Who shall live? health, economics, and social choice
In this classic book, Professor Victor Fuchs draws on his deep understanding of the strengths and limitations of economics and his intimate knowledge of health care institutions to help readers understand the problems every nation faces in trying to allocate health resources efficiently and equitabl...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Singapore
World Scientific
1998[2000 printing]
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| Series: | Economic ideas leading to the 21st century
vol. 3 |
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Add Tag | Summary: | In this classic book, Professor Victor Fuchs draws on his deep understanding of the strengths and limitations of economics and his intimate knowledge of health care institutions to help readers understand the problems every nation faces in trying to allocate health resources efficiently and equitably. Six complementary papers dealing with national health insurance, poverty and health, and other policy issues, including his 1996 presidential address to the American Economic Association, accompany the original 1974 text.Health professionals, policy makers, social scientists, students and concerned citizens will all benefit from this highly readable, authoritative, and nuanced discussion of the difficult choices that lie ahead |
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| Item Description: | Includes index |
| Physical Description: | xxiv, 278 pages illustrations 22 cm |
| ISBN: | 9789810232016 9810232012 9789810241834 9810241836 |
Economics, medicine, and health care