Dictionary of Health Economics (3rd edition)

In recent years, understanding the language of economics has become vital for anyone hoping to comprehend the modern health-care industry. Now, in its third edition, this substantial text remains an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to gain an insight into this complex subject area. The number of entries has increased by around a fifth, from 2,310 to 2,770. The work aims to provide an overview of “what it is that every health economist ought to know”. The author is especially keen to appeal to the “reader in a hurry”.

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