Economic
I. Paper Profile
As indicated by Barber, the increased life expectancy for Canadians presents a significant challenge to the delivery of health care. The primary demand factors which are commonly identified as determinants of rising health care costs are insurance and an aging population.1 Having more insurance allows people to consume more health care, and being older (therefore, presumably more in need of health care) predisposes them to do so. This paper will examine the
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