Suppose That the Demand Curve D_m for Medical Services Can

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Essay

Suppose that the demand curve D_m for medical services can be characterized by the equation M = 2000 - P,where M is the amount of medical services received per year and P is the price.Suppose further that P₀ is constant at 800.
(a)Find the equilibrium quantity of services at P₀.
(b)Find the equilibrium quantity of services when there is only a co-payment of 20% required such that the price is 0.2P₀.
(c)How much additional expenditures induced by insurance are created?

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