Guaranteeing everyone in society the best healthcare possible will (increase or decrease) equality and (increase or decrease) efficiency.

paying laid-off workers unemployment benefits until they find a new job will likely (increase or decrease) equality and (increase or decrease) efficiency.

which of the following provides an explanation for your answers regarding efficiency?

a) people will work more hours than is optimal.
b) there will likely be insufficient job openings.
c) too many workers will want to become medical doctors.
d) people may overconsume healthcare and reduce their effort when searching for a job.

73. calculate the weighted average cost of capital (wacc) based on the following information: the equity multiplier is 1.66; the interest rate on debt is 13%; the required return to equity holders is 22%; and the tax rate is 35%. (a) 15.6% (b) 16.0% (c) 15.0% (d) 16.6% (e) none of the above

Pennewell publishing inc. (pp) is a zero growth company. it currently has zero debt and its earnings before interest and taxes (ebit) are $80,000. pp's current cost of equity is 10%, and its tax rate is 40%. the firm has 10,000 shares of common stock outstanding selling at a price per share of $48.00. refer to the data for pennewell publishing inc. (pp). pp is considering changing its capital structure to one with 30% debt and 70% equity, based on market values. the debt would have an interest rate of 8%. the new funds would be used to repurchase stock. it is estimated that the increase in risk resulting from the added leverage would cause the required rate of return on equity to rise to 12%. if this plan were carried out, what would be pp's new value of operations? a. $484,359 b. $521,173 c. $584,653 d. $560,748 e. $487,805

How does hipaa address employee’s access to e-phi?