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Given the current economic climate, universal healthcare is an impossibility in the United States. More than half of all U.S. households report feeling overwhelmed by expenses, and many people are struggling to find additional sources of income. Funding such a massive program would require significant tax increases, adding to the financial burden of many individuals. The employer-sponsored healthcare system currently in place keeps taxes low, protecting our nation’s economy.
Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the argument above?
A. Many U.S. citizens enjoy sizeable tax breaks for medical expenses.
B. Universal healthcare would reduce the financial burden on employers, resulting in significant job growth and wage increases.
C. A majority of profitable, private health insurers have indicated that they expect to increase their payrolls in the coming quarter.
D. Pharmaceutical companies have fewer incentives to innovate new drugs in a universal healthcare system.
E. Most U.S. citizens depend on their employers for health coverage and could not afford comparable coverage under the current system.
Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the argument above?
A. Many U.S. citizens enjoy sizeable tax breaks for medical expenses.
B. Universal healthcare would reduce the financial burden on employers, resulting in significant job growth and wage increases.
C. A majority of profitable, private health insurers have indicated that they expect to increase their payrolls in the coming quarter.
D. Pharmaceutical companies have fewer incentives to innovate new drugs in a universal healthcare system.
E. Most U.S. citizens depend on their employers for health coverage and could not afford comparable coverage under the current system.
28 Jan 2022, 10:28
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Economy is not good. So, Universal Health care not a solution as it increases taxes. So Employer Healthcare system is better as it reduces tax burden and hence improves economy.
Question type - Weaken the argument
A. Many U.S. citizens enjoy sizeable tax breaks for medical expenses. --> If people enjoy taxbreaks they will worry less about paying from their own pocket. --> doesnot weaken --> Wrong
B. Universal healthcare would reduce the financial burden on employers, resulting in significant job growth and wage increases.--> Job growth and wage increases will boost economy -> so weakens authors claim --> CORRECT
C. A majority of profitable, private health insurers have indicated that they expect to increase their payrolls in the coming quarter. --> Increase in payrolls. More money to buy insurance other than universal health --> Supports --> Wrong
D. Pharmaceutical companies have fewer incentives to innovate new drugs in a universal healthcare system. --> Argument is not about incentive to innovate new drugs. Its about taxes and growth of economy --> Out of Scope and Irrelevent --> Wrong
E. Most U.S. citizens depend on their employers for health coverage and could not afford comparable coverage under the current system.--> More reason to get on with employers health scheme --> Strengthens author's conclusion --> Wrong
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