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Better Health Economics: An Introduction for Everyone

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During this Expert Take, Tal Gross, Associate Professor of Markets, Public Policy, and Law, and Matthew Notowidigdo, Professor of Economics/Business and Public Policy at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, share insight into their book, Better Health Economics: An Introduction for Everyone, which provides readers with a basic understanding of the field, a detailed look at the latest research, and a framework for thinking about this increasingly imperfect market.

Learn more and purchase a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Health-Economics-Introduction-Everyone/dp/0226820335

 

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Tal Gross is an associate professor in the Department of Markets, Public Policy & Law at Boston University. He is also a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research focuses on health insurance and household finance. He received his bachelor’s degree from The University of Chicago and his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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