This Handbook features the best teaching practices in the Health Economics (HE) field over the past decade. HE is still considered a relatively new field in the world of economics. While most academic programs leading to HE specializations are housed in economics departments, many courses often reside elsewhere: in schools of public health, health professions, health sciences, nursing, pharmacy, business, or public/health administration. Teaching in these diverse, specialized curricula requires a customized subset of methods and materials developed for both the instructors and the students. The editors have sought to expand applicability beyond North America and Western Europe, and to address issues in both less developed health economies and more advanced ones. The chapters herein present new and innovative teaching methods. Instructors with or without professional training in HE will welcome the featured practical applications that encompass HE courses taught in various economics and non-economics undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

• Comprehensive coverage of all the key topics in health economics, with a balance between economic theory, empirical evidence and public policy • The 9th edition provides new content on pandemics, digital medicine, globalization, internationalization and health care reform • Removed lesser-used chapters from 8th edition: non-profits; social capital • Clear writing style, with helpful and illustrative boxed examples, figures and tables, using accessible language for students without prior training in economics • Pedagogical features in each chapter: boxed examples, chapter summaries, discussion questions and quantitative exercises • Glossary to explain key terms • Extensive reference list, directing readers to over 1100 research sources