The book "Health Economics and Policy" by James Henderson provides a comprehensive analysis of the application of microeconomic principles in healthcare and its political framework. In the eighth edition, current developments in the healthcare sector are addressed, particularly regarding the changes resulting from the transition under the Affordable Care Act. Readers gain insights into the social and political dimensions of health issues and learn how to analyze public policies from an economic perspective. The updated content and new appendices enable the interpretation of empirical results and the conduct of economic evaluations. The book is designed to be of interest to students from all disciplines and offers an engaging introduction to the economic aspects of healthcare.