Economic issues in health policy.
This paper is a brief review of the economic implications of recent health policy decisions in Australia. Health expenditure as an aspect of social policy is considered, and the relationship between health expenditure and other public sector expenditure is examined with particular reference to social security and education. Economic considerations in achieving policy objectives, and the resource implications of alternative methods of financing are reviewed. Finally, some economic issues relating to possible future options for Australia are discussed.
D001315:Australia; D005380:Financing, Government; D006291:Health Policy