Unveiling Convergence in Healthcare Expenditures in OECD Countries: Evidence From Club Convergence Analysis
Bulletin of Economic Research, cilt.78, sa.2, ss.268-277, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 78 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1111/boer.70021
- Dergi Adı: Bulletin of Economic Research
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, ABI/INFORM, EconLit, Geobase, MathSciNet, Public Affairs Index, zbMATH
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.268-277
- Anahtar Kelimeler: club convergence analysis, convergence, healthcare expenditures, OECD countries
- Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The purpose of this study is to investigate the convergence dynamics of per capita healthcare expenditures in OECD countries. The study employs the Club Convergence Hypothesis framework, following the approach proposed by Phillips and Sul. There is no overall convergence in per capita health expenditure among OECD countries during the period studied. However, 38 OECD countries were categorized into three final convergence clubs based on per capita health expenditure: Club A includes 23 countries, Club B consists of 9 countries, and Club C comprises 6 countries. A comprehensive analysis of the commonalities and divergences in the healthcare systems of countries within these clubs yields valuable policy recommendations.