Author Question: Which of the following would likely lead to the greatest improvement in health status of the ... (Read 31 times)

futuristic · **on:** Jul 1, 2018

Which of the following would likely lead to the greatest improvement in health status of the population in the United States?
a. Higher per capita incomes.
b. More spending on public health, such as improved water supply and sanitation.
c. More medical care spending overall.
d. Improved lifestyles, including reductions in the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.
e. More rural hospitals.

Question 2

A consumption-based theory of the determination of the real interest rate is based on the assumption that:
a. a rise in the real interest rate will increase current consumption.
b. the real interest rate must adjust to make people willing to experience changing consumption levels over time.
c. the real interest rate is determined by the supply and demand for investment and is therefore unaffected by consumption decisions.
d. the real interest rate must be positive.