Health Inequality and Development

Across the world, while income inequality among countries is declining, there is clear evidence that health related inequities are on the increase. Health is a key component of an individual's wellbeing, having both intrinsic and instrumental value. It is therefore imperative to understand why inequalities in health are increasing while other indicators are showing a reduction or remaining stable.

This book brings together new research on health inequality and deprivation with a particular focus on developing countries. Written by leading experts, the contributions empirically investigate a variety of topics, including issues related to health inequality among countries, determinants of health inequality within countries and gender-related issues with respect to health within households.

This book is essential reading for all interested in development economics and health economics.

Mark McGillivray is Research Chair in International Development at the Alfred Deakin Research Institute. His previous positions include Chief Economist of the Australian Agency for International Development and Deputy Director of the World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University.
Indranil Dutta is currently a Brooks World Poverty Institute Lecturer in Economics at the University of Manchester. Before this he was a Research Fellow at the World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University.
David Lawson is a Lecturer at the Institute for Development Policy and Management and senior research fellow/faculty associate with the Chronic Poverty Research Centre (CPRC) and Brooks World Poverty Institute (BWPI), University of Manchester.