iven the following two tables. *Image Provided* a.) Calculate the elasticity of demand for health care for Tokyo and Hokkaido separately. b.) Using your estimated elasticities, what would the demand for health care in each prefecture be if the price were raised to 40 ¥ per visit next year (for both prefectures)?

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1. Given the following two tables.

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a.) Calculate the elasticity of demand for health care for Tokyo and Hokkaido separately.

b.) Using your estimated elasticities, what would the demand for health care in each prefecture be if the price were raised to 40 ¥ per visit next year (for both prefectures)?

 

Table 2.12: Outpatient utilization Table 2.13: Outpatient utilization
in Tokyo and Hokkaido, 1999.
in Tokyo and Hokkaido, 2000.
Region
Outpatient visits Price/visit
Region
Outpatient visits Price/visit
Tokyo
Hokkaido
1.25/month
1.5/month
20¥
Tokyo
Hokkaido
1.0/month
1.2/month
30Y
15¥
10¥
Transcribed Image Text:Table 2.12: Outpatient utilization Table 2.13: Outpatient utilization in Tokyo and Hokkaido, 1999. in Tokyo and Hokkaido, 2000. Region Outpatient visits Price/visit Region Outpatient visits Price/visit Tokyo Hokkaido 1.25/month 1.5/month 20¥ Tokyo Hokkaido 1.0/month 1.2/month 30Y 15¥ 10¥
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