The major economic effect of Medicare subsidies is

A) that the number of physicians has decreased since compensation is low.
B) to increase the price of medical services and reduce the quantity demanded.
C) to increase the price of medical services and increase the quantity demanded.
D) to lower the price of medical services and reduce the quantity demanded.


C

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