Some Economists Have Argued That Certain Characteristics of the Delivery

question 21

Multiple Choice

Some economists have argued that certain characteristics of the delivery of health care justify government intervention.One of these characteristics is

• A)health care is a public good.
• B)health care is nonrivalrous and nonexcludable.
• C)health care generates negative externalities.
• D)health care generates positive externalities.

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Definitions:

Weight Lifting

A form of strength training using the lifting of weights as resistance to build muscle and increase physical power.

Kilocalories

A measurement unit for energy, commonly used to represent the energy content in food; equivalent to 1,000 calories.

Vigorous Physical Activity

Repetitive activities using large muscle groups at 70 percent or more of maximum heart rate. On a scale relative to an individual’s personal capacity, vigorous physical activity is usually a 7 or 8 on a scale of 0 to 10.

Motivational Counseling

A counseling approach that seeks to increase a person's motivation to effect change in their behavior.