Which of the following is a predictable impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?

a. A reduction in the prices of health care services.
b. A reduction in total expenditures on health care.
c. An increase in the number of part-time employees relative to full-time workers.
d. A lower overall rate of unemployment.


C

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a. trust b. gentleman's agreement c. holding company d. pooling arrangement

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