Psychopharmacology and the Ethics of Resource Allocation

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Abstract
Economists in the UK have developed a particular view of ethical choice which puts the main focus on short-term, static decisions. As resources are scarce, decisions have to compete (O'Donnell et al, 1988). Although economists have also stressed the moral imperative of improving efficiency, the theme of choice as inexorable has come through much more strongly. Economists in the UK have been more hesitant about giving any clear advice on how to deal with the special problems of supply efficiencies and professional monopoly in health services.

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