Which of the Following Is a Correct Description of the Consequence

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct description of the consequence of paying for health care in a particular way?

• A) When healthcare costs are paid for by private insurance companies, the expenses are lower because the insurance company acts like a monopolist.
• B) When healthcare costs are paid for by the government, the expenses are lower because the government acts like a monopolist.
• C) When healthcare costs are paid for by the government through taxes, the employer faces a disincentive to hire more workers.
• D) When healthcare costs are paid for by the government, the expenses are higher because the government acts like a monopsonist.
• E) When healthcare costs are paid for by private individuals, the expenses are higher because consumers are more responsive to the prices being charged.

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