Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10964372 | Vaccine | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Here, we describe the pros and cons of these methods and how they compare against standard cost-effectiveness analysis using pure health metrics, such as quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), in the context of vaccine priorities. We conclude that if appropriately used, willingness-to-pay methods will not discriminate against the poor, and they can capture important non-health benefits such as financial risk protection, productivity gains, and economic wellbeing.
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Authors
Ramanan Laxminarayan, Dean T. Jamison, Alan J. Krupnick, Ole F. Norheim,