Contrast the predictions of the public-interest and economic (special interest) theories regarding redistributive policies of governments. For each of the following health policy domains, which of the two primary theories of governmental intervention into private markets - public interest theory or special interest theory - best explains the policy outcomes associated with each of the following health programs and briefly explain the rationale for your choice: a. Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) b. Medicaid
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4. Redistributive philosophies and incentives Consider a society consisting of two people. Clancy earns an income of $90,000 per year and Eileen earns an income of $40,000 per year. The government is considering a redistribution plan that would impose a 15% tax on Clancy's income and give the revenue to Eileen. Without any incentive distortion, Clancy would retain $76,500 and Eileen would end up with $53,500. However, let us assume that since Clancy will not receive all the income he earns, he decides to work less and earn an income of only $70,000, of which 15% x $70,000 = $10,500 will be owed in taxes. With the redistribution plan, Clancy will take home an income of $. The $10,500 that Clancy pays in taxes will be transferred by the government to Eileen. Let us assume that since Eileen now receives payment from the government, she will not work as many hours and will earn an income from work of only $37,000 instead of her initial $40,000. With the redistribution plan, Eileen's total income (including the government payment received) is now $. Without a redistribution plan, total income in this society is $. After the redistribution plan is implemented, total income in this society is $. Therefore, the redistribution plan total income in this society. According to the maximin criterion, the government implement this redistribution plan. Why? Total societal utility will increase if the plan is enacted. The plan benefits Eileen, who is the least well off member of society. The government is not entitled to take money away from one person and give it to another.
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