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Taylor & Francis Economics Of Health And Health Care(International Edition) 8Th Edition by Sherman Folland
Folland, Goodman, and Stano's bestselling The Economics of Health and Health Care text offers the market-leading overview of all aspects of Health Economics, teaching through core economic themes, rather than concepts unique to the health care economy._x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_The 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._x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_This 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._x000D_ _x000D_
Chapter 1 Introduction _x000D_
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Chapter 2 Microeconomic Tools for Health Economics _x000D_
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Chapter 3 Statistical Tools for Health Economics _x000D_
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Chapter 4 Economic Efficiency and Cost-Benefit Analysis _x000D_
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Chapter 5 Production of Health _x000D_
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Chapter 6 The Production, Cost, and Technology of Health Care _x000D_
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Chapter 7 Demand for Health Capital _x000D_
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Chapter 8 Demand and Supply of Health Insurance _x000D_
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Chapter 9 Consumer Choice and Demand _x000D_
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Chapter 10 Asymmetric Information and Agency _x000D_
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Chapter 11 The Organization of Health Insurance Markets _x000D_
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Chapter 12 Managed Care _x000D_
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Chapter 13 Nonprofit Firms _x000D_
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Chapter 14 Hospitals and Long-Term Care _x000D_
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Chapter 15 The Physician's Practice _x000D_
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Chapter 16 Health Care Labor Markets and Professional Training _x000D_
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Chapter 17 The Pharmaceutical Industry _x000D_
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Chapter 18 Equity, Efficiency, and Need _x000D_
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Chapter 19 Government Intervention in Health Care Markets _x000D_
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Chapter 20 Social Insurance _x000D_
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Chapter 21 Comparative Health Care Systems _x000D_
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Chapter 22 Health System Reform _x000D_
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Chapter 23 The Health Economics of Bads_x000D_
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Chapter 24 The Economics of Social Capital and Health_x000D_