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Title
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Equity during an economic crisis: financing of the Argentine health system
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Author
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Abstract
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| This article analyses the redistributive effect caused by health financing and the distribution of healthcare utilization in Argentina before and during the severe 2001/2002 economic crisis. Both dramatically changed during this period: the redistributive effect became much more positive and utilization shifted from pro-poor to pro-rich. This clearly demonstrates that when utilization is contingent on financing, changes can occur rapidly; and that an integrated approach is required when monitoring equity. From a policy perspective, the Argentine health system appears vulnerable to economic downturns mainly due to high reliance on out-of-pocket payments and the strong link between health insurance and employment. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Journal of health economics. - Amsterdam, 1982, currens
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Publication
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Amsterdam
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2010
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ISSN
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0167-6296
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1879-1646
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Volume/pages
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29
:4
(2010)
, p. 479-488
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ISI
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000280456500001
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Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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