Exploring Economics
Eighth Edition
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the income distribution in the United States.
- Discuss the case for redistribution on the grounds of fairness and for efficiency and productivity.
- Discuss the different types of discrimination and whether or not differences in earnings reflect discrimination or differences in productivity.
- Define poverty and discuss remedies to address poverty.
- Discuss and explain health care and rising costs and explain the economic effects of a national health insurance program.