Which of the following describes the trends in health care costs in the United States as a ...

Which of the following describes the trends in health care costs in the United States as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)?
 
  a. They have risen steadily since 1960 from about 5 to about 15.
  b. The higher costs right now reflect a recent, steep rise, but the overall trend is about even.
  c. Costs have fluctuated wildly since 1960.
  d. Costs rose steadily through the 1970s but have declined a little since then.

Question 2

Describe the circumstances surrounding the people who live in homeless circumstances in many cities.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 3

The average infant mortality rate for all OECD countries is _________ deaths per 1,000 live births.
 
  a. 2.3
  b. 4.9
  c. 6.7
  d. 12.1

Question 4

Describe briefly the debate about capital punishment and the evidence on its effectiveness.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 5

Which of the following is a major issue in U.S. health care?
 
  a. physician's salaries
  b. the cost of medical school
  c. the lack of medical technology
  d. containing medical costs

Question 6

What principal functions are prisons supposed to serve and how well do they fulfill those functions?
 
  What will be an ideal response?