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question 69

Multiple Choice

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Consider an economy with two types of firms,S and I.S firms always move together,but I firms move independently of each other.For both types of firm there is a 70% probability that the firm will have a 20% return and a 30% probability that the firm will have a -30% return.
-What is the expected return for an individual firm?

• A)14%
• B)3%
• C)5%
• D)-5%

Understand the impact of demographic changes on health care consumption.

Recognize asymmetric information and its effect on the health care market.

Understand the basic concepts and problems related to health insurance, such as moral hazard and asymmetric information.

Identify the impact of demographic changes on healthcare consumption.

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Definitions:

Budget Line

A visual diagram showing every pairing of two items that a person can purchase within their budget constraints, based on their earning and the cost of these products.

Consumption Bundles

These are combinations of different goods and services that an individual consumes, representing a mix of choices according to their preferences and budget.

Income

Earnings received by individuals or entities, typically in the form of wages, salaries, rents, interest, or profits, available for spending or saving.

Substitution Effect

The shift in buying habits caused by a change in the relative costs of products, prompting consumers to substitute pricier options with more affordable ones.