1. Which of the following best defines the concept of "health care elasticity"? a. Level of responsiveness of demand for healthcare to changes in income. b. Degree of responsiveness of supply to insurance changes. c. Level of healthcare utilization relative to cost changes. d. The investment return rate of pharmaceutical companies. Answer: a. Level of responsiveness of demand for healthcare to changes in income. Rationale: Elasticity in healthcare economics refers to how demand changes with variations in income or prices. 2. What is meant by "moral hazard" in the context of health insurance? a. Insured individuals are less likely to engage in risky behaviors. b. A moral ethical issue pertaining to healthcare providers. c. Increased utilization of health services when people become insured. d. The risk of insurance c