COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS IN HEALTH

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Abstract:

The relevant work of economists and others that concern themselves with costs and benefits in the health area is reviewed. A discussion is presented of a BOB-prepared example of a program budget for health programs administered by HEW. Possible types of cost benefit analysis that might be undertaken of these programs are also examined. The main problems and opportunities for cost benefit analysis in the health area are discussed.

Author(s):
Marshall, A. W.
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
Descriptive Note:
Corporate paper
Pagination:
0019

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RAND-P-3274
Monitor Series:
OASD-C
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*COST EFFECTIVENESS, *PUBLIC HEALTH, ECONOMICS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Medicine and Medical Research
Keyword(s):
FEDERAL
Report Date:
1965 Dec 01