Health Expenditure, Health Outcomes and Economic Development

The academic book "Health Expenditure, Health Outcomes and Economic Development" offers a comprehensive analysis of the relationships between health expenditures, health outcomes, and economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It examines whether public spending in the health sector actually contributes to improvements in health indicators and the economic situation in the region or whether it may have negative effects. By evaluating panel data from 42 countries over a period of four decades, it becomes clear that health expenditures have a significant impact on infant mortality and life expectancy. The study emphasizes that life expectancy at birth has a particularly strong influence on economic development and recommends a comprehensive strategy to improve healthcare in the region.