ECO HC 561 Week 6 DQs

This archive file of ECO HC 561 Week 6 Discussion Questions consists of:

DQ 1: Should barriers to entry, such as licensing and other requirements, be reduced for health professions experiencing shortages of trained personnel? Why or why not?

DQ 2: Why are pharmaceuticals developed and manufactured in the United States sold for less in Canada? Do you think it would be possible for those companies to charge American consumers the same amount, or less, as they charge Canadian consumers and still be profitable? Explain and support your answer.

DQ 3: What effect does a fall in the value of the U.S. dollar on the international market have on the cost of health care services?