This 17-article volume can claim to be the most authoritative and advanced health economics reference. Covering recent developments in health economics, the volume presents chapters on substantive issues and techniques in a highly usable and logical format. Its global perspective, including an emphasis on low and middle-income countries, will result in the same long shelf life and high citations that characterize Volume 1 (2000). Presents coherent summaries of major subjects and methodologies, marking important advances and revisions. Serves as a frequently used non-journal reference. Introduces non-economists to the best research in health economics.