Make economics your friend

Publication date: Available online 11 September 2018Source: Journal of Hospital InfectionAuthor(s): N. GravesSummaryIn this essay I define the discipline of economics and say why it's useful. I review methods for measuring economic outcomes relevant to those working to prevent infections, and review how decision-makers should use the information to help choose the best among competing programmes. I finish by arguing that good economics can improve the amount of health gained from an infection prevention service working under conditions of scarce resources.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research