-Refer to the Above Figure

question 17

Multiple Choice

-Refer to the above figure. Medicare subsidies have increased the price of medical services to . Which of the following statements is true about the effect the Medicare subsidy has had on the consumption of medical services?

• A)The amount of medical services provided has decreased from to as a result of the subsidy.
• B)The amount of medical services provided has increased from to as a result of the subsidy.
• C)The amount of medical services provided has increased from to as a result of the subsidy.
• D)The amount of medical services provided has remained unchanged as a result of the subsidy.

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