Consider three cities with populations of 150,000 (City A), 140,000 (City B), and 10,000 (City C). Using the spatial model of physician location, how many doctors are necessary for City C to be served? 30 30 (with margin: 0)

Consider three cities with populations of 150,000 (City A), 140,000 (City B), and 10,000 (City C). Using the spatial model of physician location, how many doctors are necessary for City C to be served? 30 30 (with margin: 0)

EBK HEALTH ECONOMICS AND POLICY

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Chapter5: Demand For Health And Medical Care

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