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An Estimation of the Value of Informal Care Provided to Dependent People in Spain

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  • Juan Oliva-Moreno
  • Luz Peña-Longobardo
  • Cristina Vilaplana-Prieto

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Informal care represents a very high social cost regardless of the estimation method considered. A holistic approach to care of dependent people should take into account the role and needs of informal caregivers, promote their social recognition and lead to policies that enhance efficient use of formal and informal resources. Copyright Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015

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  • Juan Oliva-Moreno & Luz Peña-Longobardo & Cristina Vilaplana-Prieto, 2015. "An Estimation of the Value of Informal Care Provided to Dependent People in Spain," Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, Springer, vol. 13(2), pages 223-231, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:aphecp:v:13:y:2015:i:2:p:223-231
    DOI: 10.1007/s40258-015-0161-x
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