Handbook of Applied Health Economics in Vaccines

Applying economics to vaccine delivery can save money and lives, and this handbook provides a practical guide to the theory, methods, and research of health economics applied to immunization. It is a valuable resource for public health workers, healthcare practitioners, educators, students, researchers, decision-makers, and all those working in the immunization field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Applying economics to vaccine delivery is a powerful strategy that can save both money and lives. By gaining better analytical knowledge and skills in decision-analysis, decision-makers in the field of immunization can enhance the sustainability, efficiency, and financial predictability of vaccination programs. This, in turn, leads to a significant improvement in the overall efficiency of the health system. This handbook serves as a practical and accessible guide to the theory, methods, and research of health economics applied to immunization. It is an essential and timely addition to the series of Handbooks in Health Economic Evaluation. By bringing together the principles of vaccines and economics, the handbook provides valuable resources for public health workers, healthcare practitioners, educators, students, researchers, decision-makers, and all individuals involved in the immunization field. Whether you have a background in economics or are new to the subject, this handbook will guide you through the critical aspects of this field. It offers practical examples relevant to high-, middle-, and low-income settings, providing background information on vaccines and the vaccine landscape. The main chapters of the handbook cover principles, costing, economic evaluation, advanced methods, and financing and resource tracking. By summarizing both theory and applications, the handbook is suitable for self-learning and for training and courses. Additionally, links to online exercises and resources will further assist readers in gaining and applying key insights.

Weight: 686g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192896087