Privately-Owned Clinics Are Used in Many Communities Because

question 21

Multiple Choice

Privately-owned clinics are used in many communities because:

• A) they provide competition for the public hospitals.
• B) they don't cost as much to run.
• C) they free up hospital beds for really sick people.
• D) private health insurance pays for it.

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Definitions:

Tying Contracts

Agreements where the seller conditions the sale of one product on the purchase of another product.

Price Discrimination

The strategy of selling the same product at different prices to different segments of consumers.

Sherman Act

A landmark federal statute passed in the United States to outlaw monopolistic business practices.

Monopolies Illegal

A legal stance or policy where monopolies are prohibited due to their potential to limit competition, raise prices, and reduce choices for consumers.