Books by Michael Grossman

Its thought-provoking conclusions will be of interest political scientists, media specialists, and anyone interested in current affairs.

A seminal work in health economics first published in 1972, Michael Grossman's The Demand for Health introduced a new theoretical model for determining the health status of the population. His work uniquely synthesized economic and public health knowledge and has catalyzed a vastly influential body of health economics literature.

This collection of Michael Grossman's most important papers adds essential background and depth to his work on economic determinants of public health. It contextualizes the issues and addresses the larger stakes of his work. Determinants of Health explains how the economic choices people make influence health and health behaviors.