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The Contingent Valuation Method in Health Care: An Economic Evaluation of Alzheimer’s Disease
Nocera, Sandra (University Of Zurich, Switzerland); Telser, Harry (University Of Zurich, Switzerland); Bonato, Dario (Cantonal Bank Of Zurich, Switze
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hardcover. Talks about methodological aspects of the contingent valuation method. This work gives a holistic view of applying the contingent valuation method for use in policy. It shows the various stages of a contingent valuation study - design, the choice of elicitation techniques and estimation methods for willingness-to-pay and others. Series: Developments in Health Economics and Public Policy. Num Pages: 127 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCHS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 810.
In the future, as our society becomes older and older, an increasing number of people will be confronted with Alzheimer's disease. Some will suffer from the illness themselves, others will see parents, relatives, their spouse or a close friend afflicted by it. Even now, the psychological and financial burden caused by Alzheimer's disease is substantial, most of it borne by the patient and her family. Improving the situation for the patients and their caregivers presents a challenge for societies and decision makers. Our work contributes to improving the in decision making situation con cerning Alzheimer's disease. At a fundamental level, ... Read more
In the future, as our society becomes older and older, an increasing number of people will be confronted with Alzheimer's disease. Some will suffer from the illness themselves, others will see parents, relatives, their spouse or a close friend afflicted by it. Even now, the psychological and financial burden caused by Alzheimer's disease is substantial, most of it borne by the patient and her family. Improving the situation for the patients and their caregivers presents a challenge for societies and decision makers. Our work contributes to improving the in decision making situation con cerning Alzheimer's disease. At a fundamental level, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
127
Condition
New
Series
Developments in Health Economics and Public Policy
Number of Pages
116
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402077180
SKU
V9781402077180
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