Endogenous health care, life expectancy and economic growth
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 11-31 |
| Journal / Publication | Pacific Economic Review |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2010 |
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Abstract
We study the endogenous relationship between health care, life expectancy and output in a neoclassical growth model. Although health care directly diverts resources away from goods production, it prolongs life expectancy, which in turn leads to higher savings and, hence, capital formation through a private annuity market. We show that savings and health care are complements in equilibrium, with both rising with economic development. Our model is therefore consistent with several observed stylized development patterns across countries. Moreover, through the longevity-enhancing channel, health care and health production technology are found by simulation to be growth and welfare promoting.
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Endogenous health care, life expectancy and economic growth. / Leung, Michael C.M.; Wang, Yong.
In: Pacific Economic Review, Vol. 15, No. 1, 02.2010, p. 11-31.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
