If the Poor Cannot Afford Proper Medical Treatment, an Economist

question 229

Multiple Choice

If the poor cannot afford proper medical treatment, an economist, for reasons of efficiency, would favor

• A)giving the poor added income to spend as he or she sees fit.
• B)paying doctors bonuses to treat the poor.
• C)paying the medical bills of the poor.
• D)giving the poor "medical stamps."

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