Innovation and health: theory, methodology and applications

Investigates both the origin and the diffusion of novelty in the field of health. It also provides a critical discussion of the methodology and theory of health economics. Neoclassical and evolutionary elements are combined to produce a comprehensive view of the commodity of 'health' beyon...

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Main Author: Grebel, Thomas (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cheltenham [u.a.] Elgar 2011
Series:Industrial dynamics, entrepreneurship and innovation
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Summary:Investigates both the origin and the diffusion of novelty in the field of health. It also provides a critical discussion of the methodology and theory of health economics. Neoclassical and evolutionary elements are combined to produce a comprehensive view of the commodity of 'health' beyond a pure 'market' perspective. Thus, the intangible dimension of health is taken into account. The methodological framework developed serves as a basis for several theoretical and empirical applications such as the creation of medical knowledge, the evolution of networks and the process of invention, innovation and diffusion in the health care sector
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-179) and index
1. Introduction -- 2. Change in Economics -- 3. Health Economics -- 4. Towards a Theory of Innovation in Health Economics -- 5. Knowledge Creation in Medicine -- 6. Network Evolution in Medicine -- 7. Technology Diffusion in Medicine -- 8. Conclusion; Appendix; Bibliography; Index
Physical Description:XI, 187 S. graph. Darst. 24 cm
ISBN:9780857932204

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