• 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