The Economics of Public Health Care Reform in Advanced and Emerging Economies

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Bibliographic details

• Authors: David Coady, Benedict J. Clements, Sanjeev Gupta
• Published: June 1, 2012
• Series: Books
• Pages: 380
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781616352448.071
• Stock No: SCHPEA
• ISBN: 9781616352448

Overview

• Title: The Economics of Public Health Care Reform in Advanced and Emerging Economies
• Authors: David Coady, Benedict J. Clements, Sanjeev Gupta
• Publication date: June 1, 2012
• Pages: 380
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781616352448.071
• Stock No: SCHPEA
• ISBN: 9781616352448

Core findings and analytical approach

• Uses cross-country analysis and case studies to generate insights into public health care reform.
• Focuses on "key fiscal policy challenges" that both advanced and emerging economies will be facing.
• Emphasizes potential policy responses derived from comparative analysis and country experiences.

Policy themes and recommendations (as presented)

• Identification of fiscal pressures stemming from health care spending trends across country groups.
• Exploration of policy responses to manage health care costs while preserving health outcomes.
• Comparative evaluation of health system efficiency, insurance arrangements, and expenditure controls as tools for reform.

Target topics and subject coverage

• Subject areas: Expenditure, Financial institutions, Health, Health care, Health care spending, Insurance
• Keywords (as listed): Africa, Asia and Pacific, BOOK, Caribbean, cost, EAP country, East Asia, Europe, Global, Health care, Health care spending, health outcome, health spending, health system, Insurance, OECD health data, spending, system efficiency

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