14. Suppose the government of Orwellia decides to test all individuals for the risk of major illness, and reports the results of these tests to potential insur- eis when people apply for individual health insur- nce coverage. Will healthy people find working arge firms more, less, or equally attractive than before this testing program began? How about unhealthy people? Explain. 15 TI

14. Suppose the government of Orwellia decides to test all individuals for the risk of major illness, and reports the results of these tests to potential insur- eis when people apply for individual health insur- nce coverage. Will healthy people find working arge firms more, less, or equally attractive than before this testing program began? How about unhealthy people? Explain. 15 TI

Principles of Economics, 7th Edition (MindTap Course List)

7th Edition

ISBN:9781285165875

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter22: Frontiers Of Microeconomics

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