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Modelling in Ecomomic Evaluation: An Unavoidable Fact of Life

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  • Martin J. Buxton
  • Michael F. Drummond
  • Ben A. Van Hout
  • Richard L. Prince
  • Trevor A. Sheldon
  • Thomas Szucs
  • Muriel Vray

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The role of modelling in economic evaluation is explored by discussing, with examples, the uses of models. The expanded use of pragmatic clinical trials as an alternative to models is discussed. Some suggestions for good modelling practice are made. © 1997 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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  • Martin J. Buxton & Michael F. Drummond & Ben A. Van Hout & Richard L. Prince & Trevor A. Sheldon & Thomas Szucs & Muriel Vray, 1997. "Modelling in Ecomomic Evaluation: An Unavoidable Fact of Life," Health Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 6(3), pages 217-227, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:hlthec:v:6:y:1997:i:3:p:217-227
    DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-1050(199705)6:3<217::AID-HEC267>3.0.CO;2-W
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