This book showcases some of the innovative qualitative and quantitative research methodologies being used in South Asia to provide empirical guidance for health sector reform and policy development. The four research areas presented are analysis of inequality, expenditure analysis, private sector analysis, and consumer and provider perspectives.This book will be of interest to health sector policymakers and analysis, to academics and students in public health and health economics, and to anyone with an interest in the impact of health policy on development.