Health Economics: Fundamentals and Flow of Funds

by Thomas E. Getzen

A practical primer to the dynamic field of health economics. Written by Thomas Getzen, a leading academic and practitioner, and currently Director of the International Health Economics Association,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047158648X
• ISBN13: 9780471586487
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.3" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Solid, even-handed treatment of a touchy subject

I am currently reading this book for an online course I am taking, and I am very impressed. It is well-reasoned, seeks to look at all perspectives objectively and avoids the trap of taking sides in the current healthcare debate. While the subject matter is by no means easy, the book is nonetheless highly accessible and engaging. I would not hesitate to recommend it to anybody wishing to gain a solid understanding of our healthcare system in the United States.

Health Economics and Financing review

I am very happy with the purchase transaction. Delivery was speedy and as ordered. The book is easy to read and being used for a college course. Thanks

The perfect introduction to health care economics.

I wrote a paper on managed care competition for an economics course. This book proved invaluable. Without any previous knowledge of health economics, I was able to read, learn, and understand a fairly complex subject in a short amount of time using this book. The text covers everything but remains at an undergrad level. The arguments and examples are simple, clear, interesting, and easy to remember. I definitely found this to be the best introduction and overview to health economics, after having read six or seven books on the subject.