Wpływ globalnego kryzysu finansowego na wydatki zdrowotne w krajach rozwiniętych
Impact of the global financial crisis on health spending in developed countries

Summary/Abstract: Declines in income, high deficits and debt (caused by the global financial crisis of 2008-2010) forced many countries to take action to contribute to saving and changing socio-economic structure. The study shows the consequences of the downturn for the healthcare sector. The article aims to provide answers to questions concerning the adjustment of health expenditure, in particular the scale and pace of their possible reduction in high-pressure situations on the part of public finances. The article describes evolution of basic economic parameters, then the figures and trends in the different categories of health spending. Also conditions for rescue programs on an international scale are presented.

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