Please respond to the following essay questions.
- When managed care enrollment increases in a market, how does it affect other insurers and providers? (Ch. 20)
- What are the five criteria for a competitive market? Briefly explain each criterion. (Ch. 21)
- Which factors have contributed most to the increase in drug expenditures? Explain. (Ch. 25)
- Why has the FDA’s drug approval process sped up in recent years? (Ch. 26)
- What are the expected long-term consequences of price controls on R&D investments, quality of life, mortality rates, and the cost of medical care? Explain. (Ch. 28)
Suggested Reference: Feldstein, P. J. (2018). Health Policy Issues: An Economic Perspective, Seventh Edition. Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press.