Which of the following statements about medical care spending is true?
A. Medical expenses among the elderly tend to be higher than medical expenses among the middle-aged.
B. Medical expenses among the elderly have been rising faster than medical expenses among the young.
C. Medical care is an inferior good because people spend less on medical care as their income rises.
D. Most medical care expenses are paid out-of-pocket rather than by insurance companies or the government.
Answer: A
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