Comparing Costs of Health Program Inputs Across Countries
Author Information
Author(s): Johns Benjamin, Taghreed Adam, David B Evans
Primary Institution: World Health Organization
Hypothesis
There is a positive relationship between GDP per capita and the unit price of non-traded inputs to health programs.
Conclusion
Using a method to estimate average costs based on multiple price observations is better than relying on a single price point.
Supporting Evidence
- Prices of printed materials and media advertising increase with GDP per capita.
- Unit costs of printed material are inelastic with respect to GDP per capita.
- Prices of water and electricity show a negative relationship with GDP per capita.
Takeaway
This study looks at how much different things like media and utilities cost in different countries and suggests a better way to figure out those costs.
Methodology
The study used regression analysis to explore the relationship between prices of non-traded inputs and GDP per capita across various countries.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from using outlier price observations.
Limitations
The analysis used data from different countries and years, which may not capture time-related variables.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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