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David Casado, professor at the UPF, analizes the economic impact of dependency

08.01.2007

 

January 8th 2007

In his book ‘Efectos y abordajes de la dependencia: un análisis económico’, David Casado, professor at the Department of Economics and Business, studies the consequences that the ageing population might have on the finantial stability of public pension plans and healthcare. As it happens, the publication of this book coincides with the implementation of the new ‘Llei de Dependència’, a state act which, from now until 2015, will provide help and facilities to those people who are unable to look after themselves.

Over the last few decades, the population of developed countries have experienced an unprecedented process of ageing. The reason for this are common to all countries. Firstly, a marked drop in the birth-rate, and also a longer life-span due to factors such as medical advances and improved nutrition and living conditions. The challenge we now face is how to efficiently manage the available public services to address the new social situation.

Casado’s book analizes the key questions we must consider to achieve optimum management of health care resources. The phenomenon of the ageing population creates a heavy dependence on the public health system which, in turn, has a great impact on public health funding.

‘Efectos y abordajes de la dependencia: un análisis económico’ is the 18th title of a collection about Health Economics and Management, directed by Vicente Ortún from CRES ( Reseach Center on Economy and Health). The collection, currently published by Masson-Elseiver and with a print-run of 3.000-4.000, aims to disseminate research applied to problems of health policy and management with an European perspective. Often, these are collective works which include the participation of well-known academics from other countries under the direction of a CRES member.

CRES, which belongs to Department of Economics and Business, aim is to develop a better understanding of the linkage between Health and Economics, from an academic perspective. The claim is to help somehow in the improvement of Health Services Management and Health Policy.

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