Davis, J.B. and McMaster, R. (2007) The individual in mainstream health economics: a case of persona non-grata. Health Care Analysis, 15(3), pp. 195-210. (doi: 10.1007/s10728-007-0044-x)
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Abstract
This paper is motivated by Davis’ [14] theory of the individual in economics. Davis’ analysis is applied to health economics, where the individual is conceived as a utility maximiser, although capable of regarding others’ welfare through interdependent utility functions. Nonetheless, this provides a restrictive and flawed account, engendering a narrow and abstract conception of care grounded in Paretian value and Cartesian analytical frames. Instead, a richer account of the socially embedded individual is advocated, which employs collective intentionality analysis. This provides a sound foundation for research into an approach to health policy that promotes health as a basic human right.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | McMaster, Professor Robert |
| Authors: | Davis, J.B., and McMaster, R. |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management |
| Journal Name: | Health Care Analysis |
| ISSN: | 1065-3058 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1573-3394 |
| Published Online: | 05 April 2007 |
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