Better Health Economics

An Introduction for Everyone

Tal Gross, Matthew J. Notowidigdo

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English

University of Chicago Press
01 April 2024

Economic theory & philosophy; Health economics; Industry & industrial studies; Health systems & services

An ideal entry point into health economics for everyone from aspiring economists to healthcare professionals.

The economics of healthcare are messy. For most consumers, there’s little control over costs or services. Sometimes doctors are paid a lot; other times they aren’t paid at all. Insurance and drug companies are evil, except when they’re not. If economics is the study of market efficiency, how do we make sense of this?

Better Health Economics is a warts-and-all introduction to a field that is more exceptions than rules. Economists Tal Gross and Matthew J. Notowidigdo offer readers an accessible primer on the field’s essential concepts, a review of the latest research, and a framework for thinking about this increasingly imperfect market.

A love letter to a traditionally unlovable topic, Better Health Economics provides an ideal entry point for students in social science, business, public policy, and healthcare. It’s a reminder that healthcare may be a failed market—but it’s our failed market.

By: Tal Gross, Matthew J. Notowidigdo
Imprint: University of Chicago Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 313g
ISBN: 9780226820330
ISBN 10: 0226820335
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 April 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tal Gross is associate professor of markets, public policy, and law at Boston University and a faculty research fellow for NBER. Matthew J. Notowidigdo is the David McDaniel Keller Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a research associate of NBER.

Reviews for Better Health Economics: An Introduction for Everyone

"“At long last, a concise but comprehensive, conversational, and accessible tour of modern health economics. Better Health Economics is chock full of insights and covers an impressive range of important topics. This is how to teach health economics!"" -- Amy Finkelstein | coauthor of ""We've Got You Covered: Rebooting American Health Care"""