Economists Use the Term Inflation to Describe a Situation in Which

question 78

True/False

Economists use the term inflation to describe a situation in which the economy's overall price level is rising.

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Definitions:

PPO

Preferred Provider Organization, a healthcare plan that offers members reduced rates if they choose healthcare providers from within a prescribed network.

Contracted Services

Professional services provided by an outside party under the terms of a contractual agreement.

IPA

An acronym that can refer to Independent Practice Associations, which are legal entities organized and owned by a network of independent physicians for the purpose of reducing overhead or contracting with health insurers.

HMO

A health maintenance organization; a type of health insurance plan that usually limits coverage to care from doctors who work for or contract with the HMO.