If the poor cannot afford proper medical treatment, an economist, for reasons of efficiency, would favor
A)giving the poor added income to spend as he or she sees fit.
B)paying doctors bonuses to treat the poor.
C)paying the medical bills of the poor.
D)giving the poor "medical stamps."

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Giving the poor added income to spend as they see fit is the most efficient choice since it allows them to make their own decisions about how to allocate their resources, including medical treatment. This approach avoids the bureaucratic costs and potential inefficiencies involved in paying for medical bills directly or providing medical stamps. Paying doctors bonuses to treat the poor may incentivize more doctors to treat low-income patients, but it does not address the root issue of affordability for the poor.

If the Poor Cannot Afford Proper Medical Treatment, an Economist