How does the implementation of universal health care affect the allocation of medical resources in an economy? A. It leads to an overutilization of medical services, potentially causing longer wait times. B. It reduces the overall cost of healthcare, leading to decreased spending on medical resources. C. It ensures that medical resources are only allocated to the most critical services. D. It increases the administrative costs of healthcare, reducing resources available for patient care

How does the implementation of universal health care affect the allocation of medical resources in an economy? A. It leads to an overutilization of medical services, potentially causing longer wait times. B. It reduces the overall cost of healthcare, leading to decreased spending on medical resources. C. It ensures that medical resources are only allocated to the most critical services. D. It increases the administrative costs of healthcare, reducing resources available for patient care

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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