Economists weigh all the costs of health care

Charles Hokayem

The Regional Economist, 2002, issue Jul., 10-11

Abstract: In evaluating health-care plans, economists look for the not-so-obvious costs, such as those related to adverse side effects, patients' lost productivity and even volunteers' time.

Keywords: Insurance, Health; Medical care, Cost of (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2002
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