Financial markets and macro economists often look upon health, education and the wider social sector as a side show. Financial markets and macro economists often look upon health, education and the wider social sector as a side show. They believe these services are a desirable “public good” but not central to markets, growth or even a stable economy. In short, social sector spending is not just desirable for its own sake, but is also central to economic growth and political stability. And in the health sector, it should change the focus from tertiary to primary care and spend more there.

Source: Indian Express January 10, 2017 18:33 UTC