Health policy research in South Asia
Subtitle: building capacity for reform
By: edited by Abdo S. Yazbeck and David H. Peters.
Contributors: Yazbeck, Abdo.; Peters, David H., 1962-
Series: Health, nutrition, and population series
Publisher: World Bank; World Bank, Human Development Network
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 428
Subjects: Medical policy -- Research -- South Asia.; Medical policy -- South Asia.; Health care reform -- South Asia.; Public health administration -- South Asia.
Description: "This book showcases some of the innovative qualitative and quantitative research methodologies being used in South Asia to provide empirical guidance for health sector reform and policy development. The four research areas presented are analysis of inequality, expenditure analysis, private sector analysis, and consumer and provider perspectives." "This book will be of interest to health sector policymakers and analysis, to academics and students in public health and health economics, and to anyone with an interest in the impact of health policy on development."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.