The discount rate in the economic evaluation of prevention: a thought experiment

Authors :: Bonneux, L
Birnie, E
Source :: Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. February 2001, Vol. 55 Issue 2, 123
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Abstract Objectives--In the standard economic model of evaluation, constant discount rates devalue the long term health benefits of prevention strongly. This study shows that it is unlikely that this reflects [...]

Subjects :: Medical policy -- Evaluation -- Health aspects -- Economic aspects
Medical care -- Economic aspects -- United Kingdom
Social classes -- Health aspects -- Economic aspects
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