Economic Characteristics of the Medical Services Market: Demand, Supply, and Market Equilibrium with a Focus on Medical Devices Cover Image

Икономически особености на пазара на медицински услуги: търсене, предлагане и пазарно равновесие с фокус върху медицинските изделия
Economic Characteristics of the Medical Services Market: Demand, Supply, and Market Equilibrium with a Focus on Medical Devices

Author(s): Velimira Chupetlovska
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, National Economy, Business Economy / Management, Micro-Economics, Sociology, Health and medicine and law, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: public provision; market equilibrium; medical devices; public goods

Summary/Abstract: The scientific study analyzes the economic characteristics of the medical services market, focusing on the features of the main goods traded within it. It examines the specifics of the demand for goods related to health and life, as well as the analysis of private, public, and mixed goods. Emphasis is placed on the medical devices market as a key component with particular characteristics, including innovation, technological advancement, and legal regulations. These factors shape pricing and competition in the sector, and the mechanisms of market equilibrium are analyzed under conditions of limited supply and specific demand. In conclusion, recommendations are formulated for improving policies and regulations.

  • Issue Year: LXVI/2026
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 167 - 180
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Bulgarian
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