For Patients Residing in the Poorest Communities in the United

question 18

Multiple Choice

For patients residing in the poorest communities in the United States in 2006, the most common reason for admission to the hospital was _____________.

• A) Skin infections
• B) Diabetes
• C) Congestive heart failure
• D) Birth of a child

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Definitions:

Crowding-Out Effect

The phenomenon where increased government spending leads to a reduction in private sector spending and investment due to higher interest rates or other factors.

Government Spending

The total amount of public expenditure by a government, including spending on defense, education, public infrastructure, and welfare programs.

Private Investment

The expenditure on capital goods by private sector firms or individuals in order to generate future income or profits, excluding government spending.

Crowding-In Effect

An increase in private sector spending stimulated by federal budget deficits financed by U.S. Treasury borrowing.