Typically, the Lower the Level of Income Per Person in a Country

question 58

Multiple Choice

Typically, the lower the level of income per person in a country, the lower the level of spending per person on health care. This relationship between income and spending indicates that health care is

• A) a normal good.
• B) an inferior good.
• C) a luxury.
• D) a necessity.

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