Abstract
Credible estimates of the private value of subsidized treatment are needed to establish priorities for public budgeting. Knowledge of household demands for service is also important to set public prices for government provided medical services. Elements affecting use, like cost and accessibility, are also of practical importance in facility design and location. This paper estimates the elements affecting the choice among different kinds and intensities of medical treatment in response to illness or injury. It also estimates households' willingness to pay for medical care. In the empirical analysis, particular attention is paid to theoretical and measurement issues. The analysis is conducted using cross sectional data on the behaviour of Ghanaian households - typically low income households - in response to illness or injury. The empirical analysis is based upon the choices of 5000 individuals in 1987. -from Authors
Original language | English |
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Journal | World Bank Living Standards Measurement Study Working Paper |
Volume | 94 |
State | Published - 1993 |