Tamm M, Tauchmann H, Wasem J, Greß S (2007)
Publication Language: English
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2007
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Book Volume: 16
Pages Range: 243-256
Journal Issue: 3
DOI: 10.1002/hec.1167
In 1996, free choice of health insurers was introduced to the German social health insurance system. One objective was to increase efficiency through competition. A crucial precondition for effective competition among health insurers is that consumers search for lower-priced health insurers. We test this hypothesis by estimating the price elasticities of insurers' market shares. We use unique panel data and specify a dynamic panel model to explain changes in market shares. Estimation results suggest that short-run price elasticities are smaller than previously found by other studies. In the long-run, however, estimation results suggest substantial price effect. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
APA:
Tamm, M., Tauchmann, H., Wasem, J., & Greß, S. (2007). Elasticities of Market Shares and Social Health Insurance Choice in Germany: A Dynamic Panel Data Approach. Health Economics, 16(3), 243-256. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hec.1167
MLA:
Tamm, Marcus, et al. "Elasticities of Market Shares and Social Health Insurance Choice in Germany: A Dynamic Panel Data Approach." Health Economics 16.3 (2007): 243-256.
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