Health Economics: Theory, Insights, and Industry Studies (6th Edition)
1. Compare methods of economic evaluation used in health care decision making. The four methods are cost of illness studies, cost-benefit analysis, cost-utility analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis.
2. Consult the website of your state or county's Public Health Department. Are there any public policy health initiatives currently in place that are aimed at improving lifestyles, enhancing access to health care, or impacting the environment? Explain the intent of these policies in the context of health production theory.
3. Explain the usefulness of economics in understanding matters of life, death, disability, and suffering.