1. Is it possible for any country to have made gains in access (at the expense of quality) of their rural healthcare system, without any gains in efficiency? Explain using a PPF diagram.
2. If the own price elasticity for a good is -2.5, what is the likely effect of a price decrease on total revenue?
3. You’ve been asked to assess two alternatives to regulating a monopoly using a ceiling price. Option A is to set the ceiling price 25% below the monopolist’s equilibrium price. Option B is to set the ceiling price 50% below the monopolist’s equilibrium price. Assume your only concern is the efficiency consequences under each option. Which option is preferable? Explain.