Table 1 Typology of relationships between economics and health and social goals
Typology | Description |
|---|---|
Hierarchy | Hierarchy implies that economic policy objectives are privileged over other policy concerns, but not always necessarily for the sole pursuit of economic prosperity. Economic goals are positioned as more important than other goals and are often understood in a trickle-down pattern. For example, the popular idea that economic growth is a goal of primary importance, and good health and social well-being within populations follows from a strong economy. |
Balance | Balance refers to economic goals positioned alongside, or balanced, with other priorities. For example, the idea that economic growth needs to be pursued with equal consideration and weight on health and social prosperity. |
Transformation | Transformation is where the reimagining of economic goals and notions of the economy is encouraged because of a shortcoming of current economic theories and practices. |