William Bowen
William Bowen was an influential American economist, known for his work alongside economist William Baumol in developing the concept of 'cost disease', which explains why costs in labor-intensive industries like healthcare rise faster than productivity. Their research has shaped the understanding of economic challenges in providing healthcare services.
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William Bowen, along with William Baumol, predicted the healthcare crisis due to stagnant productivity in the sector.
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