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book Economics: A Contemporary Introduction 9th Edition by William McEachern cover

Economics: A Contemporary Introduction 9th Edition by William McEachern

Edition 9ISBN: 9780538453745
book Economics: A Contemporary Introduction 9th Edition by William McEachern cover

Economics: A Contemporary Introduction 9th Edition by William McEachern

Edition 9ISBN: 9780538453745
Exercise 10
Case Study: The Marginal Value of Free Medical Care
Medicare recipients pay a monthly premium for coverage, must meet an annual deductible, and have a co-payment for doctors' office visits. What impact would an increase in the monthly premium have on their consumer surplus? What would be the impact of a reduction in co-payments? President George W. Bush introduced some coverage of prescription medications. What is the impact on consumer surplus of offering some coverage for prescription medication?
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