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Health Economics

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Can we really use economic thinking to understand our health care system? Health Economics, now in its sixth edition, not only shows how this is done, but also provides the tools to analyze the economic behavior of patients and providers in health care markets.Health Economics combines current economic theory, recent research, and up-to-date empirical studies into a comprehensive overview of the ... Read more

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Can we really use economic thinking to understand our health care system? Health Economics, now in its sixth edition, not only shows how this is done, but also provides the tools to analyze the economic behavior of patients and providers in health care markets.Health Economics combines current economic theory, recent research, and up-to-date empirical studies into a comprehensive overview of the
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Making Better Choices

Design, Decisions, and Democracy

by Charles E. Phelps, Guru Madhavan ...

Systems engineering offers a set of capabilities and competencies to design and manage complex systems as they evolve. Drawing from social choice research and systems engineering practice, Making Better Choices examines how we make decisions together and the tools we use to arrive at those decisions. It takes a critical look at the rules and methods we apply to important decisions--from how we run ... Read more

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Systems engineering offers a set of capabilities and competencies to design and manage complex systems as they evolve. Drawing from social choice research and systems engineering practice, Making Better Choices examines how we make decisions together and the tools we use to arrive at those decisions. It takes a critical look at the rules and methods we apply to important decisions--from how we run
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The Economics of US Health Care Policy

by Charles E. Phelps, Stephen T. Parente ...

In this book, Phelps and Parente explore the US health care system and set out the case for its reform. They trace the foundations of today’s system, and show how distortions in the incentives facing participants in the health care market could be corrected in order to achieve lower costs, a higher quality of care, a higher level of patient safety, and a more efficient allocation of health care ... Read more

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In this book, Phelps and Parente explore the US health care system and set out the case for its reform. They trace the foundations of today’s system, and show how distortions in the incentives facing participants in the health care market could be corrected in order to achieve lower costs, a higher quality of care, a higher level of patient safety, and a more efficient allocation of health care
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Valuing Health

The Generalized and Risk-Adjusted Cost-Effectiveness (GRACE) Model

by Charles E. Phelps, Darius N. Lakdawalla ...

Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) plays an important role in health policy debates, helping to shape resource allocation and pricing decisions. Yet many economists also recognize that the current framework can offer misleading and incomplete results. Current CEA methods imply that health improvements are equally valuable to those in good health and poor health, which fails to recognize the ... Read more

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Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) plays an important role in health policy debates, helping to shape resource allocation and pricing decisions. Yet many economists also recognize that the current framework can offer misleading and incomplete results. Current CEA methods imply that health improvements are equally valuable to those in good health and poor health, which fails to recognize the
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Eight Questions You Should Ask About Our Health Care System

(Even if the Answers Make You Sick)

by Charles E. Phelps ...

Charles E. Phelps provides a comprehensive look at our health care system, including how the current system evolved, how the health care sector behaves, and a detailed analysis of "the good, the bad, and the ugly" parts of the system—from technological advances (the "good") to variations in treatment patterns (the "bad") to hidden costs and perverse incentives (the "ugly"). He shows that much of ... Read more

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Charles E. Phelps provides a comprehensive look at our health care system, including how the current system evolved, how the health care sector behaves, and a detailed analysis of "the good, the bad, and the ugly" parts of the system—from technological advances (the "good") to variations in treatment patterns (the "bad") to hidden costs and perverse incentives (the "ugly"). He shows that much of
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If You Don't Write Fiction

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"If You Don't Write Fiction" by Charles Phelps Cushing is a compelling exploration of the art and craft of writing. Cushing delves into the intricacies of storytelling, emphasizing the importance of character development and narrative structure. He provides practical advice for aspiring writers, encouraging them to find their unique voice and style. The book is filled with insightful anecdotes and ... Read more

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"If You Don't Write Fiction" by Charles Phelps Cushing is a compelling exploration of the art and craft of writing. Cushing delves into the intricacies of storytelling, emphasizing the importance of character development and narrative structure. He provides practical advice for aspiring writers, encouraging them to find their unique voice and style. The book is filled with insightful anecdotes and
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Witness to History: 1929-1969

by Charles E. Bohlen, Robert H. Phelps ...

“At the end of the 1920’s the Foreign Service of the United States... introduced a program of regional specialization. It was a fortunate innovation, for, among other things, it provided the Service with a group of well‐trained Russian‐language specialists just at the time when the United States was beginning its new and troubled association with the Soviet Union.One of the first of these was ... Read more

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“At the end of the 1920’s the Foreign Service of the United States... introduced a program of regional specialization. It was a fortunate innovation, for, among other things, it provided the Service with a group of well‐trained Russian‐language specialists just at the time when the United States was beginning its new and troubled association with the Soviet Union.One of the first of these was
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Bipolar, Not So Much

Understanding Your Mood Swings and Depression

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7 hours 25 min

Depression confuses the mind, strips away hope, and causes people to blame themselves for an illness they never asked for. This book presents a revolutionary new understanding of the concept of depression and offers skills and strategies to manage it.No longer is this a one-size-fits-all diagnosis, and antidepressants are no longer the one-size-fits-all treatment. Mood disorders are now seen to ... Read more

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Depression confuses the mind, strips away hope, and causes people to blame themselves for an illness they never asked for. This book presents a revolutionary new understanding of the concept of depression and offers skills and strategies to manage it.No longer is this a one-size-fits-all diagnosis, and antidepressants are no longer the one-size-fits-all treatment. Mood disorders are now seen to
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If You Don't Write Fiction

Crafting Compelling Narratives and Developing Characters: A Guide for Fiction Writers

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In "If You Don't Write Fiction," Charles Phelps Cushing explores the intricate relationship between reality and imagination, urging readers to contemplate the boundaries of storytelling and creativity. Through a rich tapestry of prose that blends reflective essays with narrative techniques, Cushing delves into the nuances of fiction writing, emphasizing its power to reshape personal and collective ... Read more

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In "If You Don't Write Fiction," Charles Phelps Cushing explores the intricate relationship between reality and imagination, urging readers to contemplate the boundaries of storytelling and creativity. Through a rich tapestry of prose that blends reflective essays with narrative techniques, Cushing delves into the nuances of fiction writing, emphasizing its power to reshape personal and collective
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If You Don't Write Fiction

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Who the Hell Writes Fiction For a Living, Anyway?Gentlemen, my cards are face up on the table. I have declared to the publisher that nearly every American who knows how to read longs to find his way into print, and should appreciate some of the dearly bought hints herein contained upon practical journalism. And, as I kept my face straight when I said it, he may have taken me seriously. Perhaps he ... Read more

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Who the Hell Writes Fiction For a Living, Anyway?Gentlemen, my cards are face up on the table. I have declared to the publisher that nearly every American who knows how to read longs to find his way into print, and should appreciate some of the dearly bought hints herein contained upon practical journalism. And, as I kept my face straight when I said it, he may have taken me seriously. Perhaps he
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Cruel Death

by M. William Phelps ...

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11 hours 19 min

The true-crime story of a homicidal husband and wife and a double murder in a Maryland resort town, by the bestselling author of Deadly Secrets.It was Memorial Day weekend, the start of the summer season. Thousands headed to Ocean City, Maryland, to enjoy its scenic beaches, lively boardwalk, and trendy nightclubs. Among the bright-spirited vacationers was a couple with a much darker idea of fun. ... Read more

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The true-crime story of a homicidal husband and wife and a double murder in a Maryland resort town, by the bestselling author of Deadly Secrets.It was Memorial Day weekend, the start of the summer season. Thousands headed to Ocean City, Maryland, to enjoy its scenic beaches, lively boardwalk, and trendy nightclubs. Among the bright-spirited vacationers was a couple with a much darker idea of fun.
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Killing Kind, The

by M. William Phelps ...

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12 hours 27 min

She was seventeen years old, a beautiful girl with a Hollywood smile and luminous brown eyes. Sprawled in a culvert just off the gravel road like an abandoned doll, she wore only toe socks, a sweatshirt, and a necklace. She was not the killer’s first victim. Nor would she be the last.The lush, green hills that mark the border of North and South Carolina are home to a close-knit community. When the ... Read more

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She was seventeen years old, a beautiful girl with a Hollywood smile and luminous brown eyes. Sprawled in a culvert just off the gravel road like an abandoned doll, she wore only toe socks, a sweatshirt, and a necklace. She was not the killer’s first victim. Nor would she be the last.The lush, green hills that mark the border of North and South Carolina are home to a close-knit community. When the
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