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Matthew Calver -
January 22, 2015 |
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Karley Cowan -
October 18, 2014 |
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Jesse Bauman -
September 19, 2013 |
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Rahi Sanaee -
September 18, 2013 |
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Jerry Zhao -
August 18, 2013 |
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Gretchen Seitz -
May 17, 2013 |
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John Arnold -
May 14, 2013 |
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Len Cocolicchio -
April 17, 2013 |
| Provides valuable fact-based views that should improve the discourse on public vs. private health care in Canada. Hopefully, the Economic Growth Engine series will also examine the public health system for its value in attracting industry and jobs to Canada at the expense of countries whose industries are the main source of funding expensive health benefits to employees and their families. |
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Pierre Brassard -
March 20, 2013 |
The report says something akin to saying that the more rats we have the more exterminators find employment and this boosts the economy, not taking into account the effects of the rats on public health, crops etc... Not having rats in the first place may not create exterminator employment but would make for a reduction in losses.
In an ideal world, if none of us were sick, health care would not generate as much of the GDP as it currently does, and the pharmacology industry would have to redefine itself, but we would likely be more productive as a country.
For its somewhat "strictly economic" view, this report sheds light on how logic may be put aside in viewing society... |
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Jeffrey Burnett -
March 13, 2013 |
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George Hewison -
February 20, 2013 |
| Raises an interesting, and a much bigger, point, about "choices" (or values) in a country estimated by economists worth something over 6.5 trillion dollars. Are we really in danger of distributing, or re-distributing, too much of our collective wealth on health care? How much is too much? Over emphasis in labour market stats (9% of the work force), and a flawed Keynesian illusion of making our economy (albeit a hedge) recession-proof detract somewhat from an otherwise excellent piece of work that gives a refreshing alternative to creeping health care erosion. |
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Yang Zhang -
February 12, 2013 |
| This reports do me a big favor on my research. |
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Marco Fok -
February 11, 2013 |
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Anood Khan -
February 6, 2013 |
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Alexander Hogeveen Rutter -
February 5, 2013 |
This sort of review leads to incredibly dangerous and misleading thinking. Firstly, the notion that 21.7% is 'returned' to the government is ludicrous-it completely ignores opportunity cost. If that amount wasn't spent on healthcare, it would be spent on other services, the private sector (if not taxed at all) or be worth much much more to future generations by paying off the debt (thanks to compound interest).
Secondly, government policy most certainly can influence demographics-think daycare and immigration policy. Thirdly, it seems to be simply assumed that technology should increase costs and that outcomes aren't important. But if technology is not either reducing costs or improving outcomes, then it is a terribly investment.
Finally, and most importantly, the report confuses GDP with economic value. I could graffiti a building, or burn down my neighbour's house or commit a crime and be put in prison. All these things contribute to GDP but *detract* from economic value. Similarly, if we have poor health education, fail to train enough doctors, etc. yes the number and average salary of health care professionals will increase (increasing GDP) but our *society* is worse off.
For shame |
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Karen Rilkoff -
February 5, 2013 |
| Report gives an insightful analysis and measurement of health care's contribution to Canada's economic growth. |
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Joseph Brown -
February 5, 2013 |
| Health care is such an important driver in our economy. This report draws attention to that. In NS health care is an important employment driver for all backgrounds. |
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Betty Jagodnik -
February 4, 2013 |
| This report offers some good insights! |
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Shelaina Anderson -
February 4, 2013 |
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Jatinbhai Patel -
February 4, 2013 |
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Mary Thibeault -
February 4, 2013 |
| Very interesting perspective on a complicated subject. Our traditional view of health care reform looks at inputs (costs) balanced against outcomes (incidence of disease). We are only beginning to measure variables around population health - this work offers an even broader view. Well done. |
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Solomon Safaye -
February 4, 2013 |
| The need for improvements in the Canadian Health Care system is driving MBA students -like myself- to look at Lean in Healthcare as a means to optimiize costs and service delivery. Thanks for this excellent peice of useful economic anaylsis. |
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Sandra McCormick -
February 4, 2013 |
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Alina Gildiner -
February 4, 2013 |
| A much-needed perspective on health care spending. |
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Ali Sunderji -
February 4, 2013 |
| Fascinating to see the economic benefits of the health care sector so clearly articulated. Excellent work! |
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Domenic Della Ventura -
February 4, 2013 |
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James McIntosh -
February 4, 2013 |
| The research seems to miss the point that health care GDP is "bad" GDP. This highlights the problems with using GDP as an economic indicator, since people getting sicker and spending more on healthcare would boost GDP, but this is not a good outcome for society. |
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Brian Bertelsen -
February 1, 2013 |
| Excellent piece of research that provides a good analysis as to the economic footprint of health care in Canada. Well worth reading! |
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Royce Fu -
February 1, 2013 |
| Good overview on the economic footprint of the health-care sector. But, health is not necessarily recession proof; hospitals in Ottawa recently cut nursing staff due to budget cuts from the recession. |
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Louise Bergeron -
February 1, 2013 |
| This report provides an important and often overlooked aspect of the health care sector in Canada. Instead of focussing on the costs to governments and Canadians of the health care system this report focusses on the positive economic impact on the Canadian economy. This is a much needed perspective!!! |
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Karen Dockrill -
January 31, 2013 |
| Canada can strengthen it's economy by allowing more private support for public and non-public healthcare services. The facts are well presented here! |
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Alana McDonald -
January 31, 2013 |
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Matthew English -
January 31, 2013 |
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