Which of the Following Is Not a Reason for Rising

question 236

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason for rising health care expenditures in the United States over the last 40 years?

• A) Aging of the population
• B) Technological change
• C) Third-party financing of health care expenditures
• D) Discovery of new diseases

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Definitions:

Debt

An amount of money borrowed by one party from another, often used to make large purchases that cannot be funded by other means.

Present Value

The current price of a future monetary sum or a succession of cash flows, taking into account a certain rate of interest.

Cash Flows

The comprehensive flow of funds in and out of a corporation, significantly shaping its ability to pay off short-term debts.

Interest Rate

The outlay, displayed as a percentage of the principal, that a borrower pays to a lender for the privilege of using their assets.