HMGT 435 WEEK 6 DISC 6

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· Include the two questions that you selected to discuss at the top of your initial posting.

· What factors must exist for there to be an efficient market?

· What does it mean when there is market failure? Give an example of market failure in the healthcare market?

· What is the economic impact of government price controls? Provide an example of price controls in the healthcare area.

· What economic rationale supports the government provision of health insurance to the poor.

· What are the characteristics of a "public good"? Why is it difficult for a private company to provide a public good?

· Do you think licensing of physicians increases quality of health care?

· What is the impact of physician licensing on the quantity of physicians, does licensing increase or decrease the quantity?

· What market failure does the regulation of nursing home quality issues address?

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