Microeconomic surplus in health care: Applied economic theory in health care in four European countries

• Main Authors: Stefan eWalzer (Author), Mark eNuijten (Author), Christof eWiesner (Author), Klaus eKaier (Author), Per-Olov eJohansson (Author), Stephan eOertel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2013-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: In economic theory economic surplus refers to two related quantities: Consumer and producer surplus. Applying this theory to health care convenience could be one way how consumer benefits might manifest itself. Methods: Various areas of economic surplus were identified and subsequently...