The Sum of Those Changing Expenses Which Are Closely Related

question 266

Multiple Choice

The sum of those changing expenses which are closely related to output is called:

• A) total fixed cost.
• B) total cost.
• C) total overhead cost.
• D) total variable cost.
• E) None of these is a good answer.

Recognize the impact of income on health care demand.

Understand the challenges and effects of health insurance availability on health care demand and costs.

Analyze the role of supply factors, including defensive medicine and productivity growth, on health care costs.

Assess the implications of asymmetric information between health care providers and consumers.

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Definitions:

Average Rate

The mean price or value of a commodity or service over a given period or in a given market.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return.

Cash Payback Method

A capital budgeting technique that calculates the time required for an investment to generate cash flows sufficient to recover the initial investment cost.

Capital Investment

Funds invested in a firm or enterprise with the expectation of generating income or profit, used for long-term assets.