As allocation and distribution problems in the health system become more and more pressing, there is a growing need for discussion on the topic of distributive justice. The conference aims to bring together theoretical and empirical researchers to debate recent issues and observations....

This year’s theme is ‘Health Services Research – Reforming, Responding, Rewarding’. In Australia, the Health and Hospitals Reform Commission is considering options for restructuring the Australian Health System. And in New Zealand, while there is a sense of reform fatigue, many...

Deutschland nach der Wahl – Wer auch immer die Regierung verantworten wird, steht im Gesundheitswesen vor Reformbedarf. Demographische Entwicklung und Einnahmenschwäche der Gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung kumulieren sich zu einem massiven Finanzproblem, welches politisch beherrscht werden...

This three-day intensive course presents methods for performance measurement for multi-input multioutput firms. Among other things, participants will learn how Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) can be used to decompose indexes of profitability and...

The two-day congress MCC hospital world 2009 will provide a comprehensive overview of national and international issues effecting hospitals. You will receive fundamental insights into the activities of major market players. Use this opportunity to talk with leading international experts about...

Development cooperation is not solely a domain of the national states. On the contrary: Federal states (or rather in the European context: Regions) and local authorities are also important players. This is the message of the 2nd Bonn Conference on International Development. But how can and how...

The forthcoming CDA Weeklong Seminar (17th – 21st August 2009) will explore the importance of economic bridges to the development and stability of Africa. It is based on the recognition that economic interdependence between African states, and between Africa and other regions can: - Support...

The Programme Committee invites submissions of papers from academic, government, and business economists in the field of panel data economics. Proposals for the organisation of Special Sessions on specific topics are also welcome.

Willkommen sind theoretische und empirische Arbeiten insbesondere zu den Themen Kinderbetreuung, Altenpflege und Gesundheitswesen in föderalen Systemen. Zentrale Fragen sind hier beispielsweise die Effizienz, die öffentliche vs. private Finanzierung oder die föderale Aufgabenverteilung.

Die MCC health world vermittelt Ihnen innerhalb von zwei Kongresstagen einen umfassenden Überblick über den derzeitigen Status Quo, die aktuellen Themen und Diskussionspunkte im Gesundheitsmarkt.