The Economics of Health and Health Care

* Comprehensive coverage of all the key topics in health economics, with a balance between economic theory, empirical evidence and public policy * The 9th edition provides new content on pandemics, digital medicine, globalization, internationalization and health care reform * Removed lesser-used chapters from 8th edition: non-profits; social capital * Clear writing style, with helpful and illustrative boxed examples, figures and tables, using accessible language for students without prior training in economics * Pedagogical features in each chapter: boxed examples, chapter summaries, discussion questions and quantitative exercises * Glossary to explain key terms * Extensive reference list, directing readers to over 1100 research sources