eignet. Ein Exkurs zum amerikanischen Gesundheitswesen vermittelt dem Leser den n?tigen Hintergrund. Eine kritische … providers. An introduction to relevant aspects of contract theory is followed by their adaptation to the characteristics of the … conflicts of interest once a contract has been sealed (ex post). The theory based conclusions are contrasted with the situation …

Das Gesundheitswesen in Deutschland steht vor gravierenden Veränderungen: Die gesellschaftlichen Aufgabenstellungen … Gesundheitswesen allgemein und insbe-sondere im Krankenhaussektor nachhaltig verändern wird. Treiber des Wandels sind demographische … Gesetzgeber einen Quantensprung der Ökonomisierung eingeleitet, der den Paradigmawechsel im Gesundheitswesen katalysiert und den …

In this research we will focus on three topics which we think are particularly relevant for hospital competition: i … to detect and reduce inefficiencies in this market. Therefore, hospital inefficiency is one main aspect in our research … (Chapters 3 and 4). Our research sheds some light on market outcomes by hospital ownership type given their respective …

genetic algorithms, condercet jury theory, and regulatory regimes. Both empirical data and models suggest that a simple …

This dissertation consists of three essays that apply both economic theory and econometric methods to understand design … amendments. The paper also contributes to generalize the methodology of semi-Markov decision theory by formulating a dynamic … provided for the Precautionary Principle that is different from the ones provided by expected utility theory. This essay serves …