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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1. Verfasser: Grebel, Thomas 1970- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Cheltenham Edward Elgar 2011
Schriftenreihe:Industrial dynamics, entrepreneurship and innovation
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Zusammenfassung: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
Beschreibung: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
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ISBN:9780857932211
DOI:10.4337/9780857932211