Who Shall Live?: Health, Economics, and Social ChoiceIn 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. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION Health and Economics | 3 |
CHAPTER | 9 |
CHAPTER 2 | 24 |
CHAPTER 3 | 56 |
CHAPTER 4 | 79 |
The Key to Modern Medicine | 105 |
Paying for Medical Care | 127 |
CONCLUSION Health and Social Choice | 143 |
HEALTH ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL CHOICE | 153 |
Other editions - View all
Who Shall Live? Health, Economics And Social Choice (2nd Expanded Edition) Victor R Fuchs Limited preview - 2011 |
Who Shall Live? Health, Economics, And Social Choice (Expanded Edition) Victor R Fuchs Limited preview - 1998 |
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