Gesundheitsökonomie

This textbook explains basic economic concepts in healthcare in an understandable and application-oriented manner. Economic incentives and instruments are explained throughout using concrete subject areas and control mechanisms. The book is suitable for students on health science courses who have no previous knowledge of the subject and who want to learn the basics of health economics. The explanations link concrete institutions and economic control mechanisms, and the interaction between specific actors and institutions forms an important framework for the book’s economic analysis. Didactic elements such as comprehension, discussion and test questions enliven the text. The updated second edition takes into account current figures, facts, and health reforms.