Life Sciences

Research in the area of life sciences reported from National University

Published in Law and Health Weekly, September 5th, 2009

According to a study from Singapore, Singapore, "Market-oriented reforms in the health sector continue to dominate health policy agendas in many developing countries despite growing evidence of their negative impacts."

"This article critically examines eight key arguments that are used to justify market-oriented reforms and that continue to hold widespread appeal among policy makers and analysts. The authors conclude that although the axiom that health care is atypical due to pervasive market failures is widely acknowledged by reformers, the scope and depth of the negative consequences of market competition and private sector involvement are systematically...

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Source: Law and Health Weekly (2009-09-05)

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