Applied Econometrics for Health Economists

By Andrew Jones

Subjects: Econometrics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS, General, Econometric Models, Econometrische modellen, Medical economics, Gezondheidszorg, Medical statistics, Econometric models, Industries, Methodology, Medical Economics, Statistics

Description: Applied Econometric for Health Economists introduces readers to the appropriate econometric techniques for use with different forms of survey data, known collectively as micro-econometric . The book provides a complete illustration of the steps involved in doing micro-econometric research. The only study to deal with practical analysis of qualitative and categorical variables, it also emphasises applied work, illustrating the use of relevant computer software applied to large-scale survey datasets. This is a comprehensive reference guide - it contains a glossary of terms, a technical appendix, software appendix, references, and suggestions for further reading. It is concise and easy to read - technical details are avoided in the main text and key terms are highlighted. It is essential reading for health economists as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students of health economics.