Regression to the increasingly mean? Private health insurance in the United States of America

Lawrence D. Brown, Sherry A. Glied

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

Life can be a tale of woe so people contrive arrangements that insulate them from the consequences of some familiar feared mishaps. Insurance - a small present payment in promise of larger compensation in the event of future losses - is one such arrangement. Insurance contracts recompense policy-holders for, for instance, loss of or damage to their home in a fire or their car in an accident, or the death of a benefactor who took out life insurance. People may also buy insurance that will cover some (maybe most) of their medical costs if they or members of their family fall ill and need care.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPrivate Health Insurance
Subtitle of host publicationHistory, Politics and Performance
PublisherCambridge University Press
Pages494-524
Number of pages31
ISBN (Electronic)9781139026468
ISBN (Print)9780521125826
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Economics, Econometrics and Finance
  • General Business, Management and Accounting

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