Economic costs
Describe what does healthcare (hospital) organization produce (it can be a good or service)? What are the production costs for a hospital organization?
Explain what are the fixed costs? The variable costs?
Describe what economic costs does a hospital likely overlook when computing its "profits"?
Describe the profit maximizing condition in terms of a hospital. If you work for a "nonprofit" firm, what do you think is the appropriate level of output for your hospital? Why?