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July 12, 2026Journal of Public Affairs

The Politics of Health: Political Competition and Its Role in Reducing India's Healthcare Burden

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SDSandip Datta

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Randomized trial examines political competition's impact on out-of-pocket healthcare spending in India, suggesting it improves healthcare access.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate how political competition influences out-of-pocket healthcare spending and public healthcare access in India.
  • Theoretical and empirical examination of political competition in Indian states.
  • Analysis of healthcare expenditure data linked to political accountability.
  • Assessment of reforms initiated by state governments regarding healthcare mispricing.
  • Political competition significantly reduces out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure.
  • Influence of rent-seeking groups is weakened, improving regulatory strength in the private sector.
  • Increased access to public healthcare services is observed with enhanced government accountability.

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Sandip Datta (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a532f464f7abc118adecfa9https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.70150
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