The High Cost of Medical Care in the United States

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Essay

The high cost of medical care in the United States can be explained with a demand and supply analysis.What are the factors that complicate such an analysis when it comes to understanding medical care compared to other goods and services?

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Definitions:

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Edmund Randolph

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