________ Tended to Increase Spending on Health Care in the United

question 23

Multiple Choice

________ tended to increase spending on health care in the United States.

• A)The aging of the U.S.population,rather than advances in medical technology,has
• B)Advances in medical technology,rather than the aging of the U.S.population,has
• C)The aging of the U.S.population,as well as advances in medical technology,have
• D)Neither the aging of the U.S.population,nor advances in medical technology,have

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Definitions:

Monopolists

Entities or individuals that have exclusive control over the supply of a particular good or service, potentially leading to distorted markets and higher prices.

Internalize

The process of absorbing or incorporating the costs or benefits of a transaction or activity, which were previously external to a market decision-maker, into their own decision-making process.

Nationalized

Refers to industries or assets that have been transferred from private to government ownership.

Best Interest

A principle that guides decisions by prioritizing the benefits and welfare of those affected over other considerations.