Introduction: For each question, state whether you AGREE or DISAGREE. Then citing the appropriate paper in your book, explain your reason. For example: Q: Drugs to be advertised directly to customers is very common in the world. A: DISAGREE. According to La Barbera (2012), only two countries in the world, the United States and New Zealand fully allow drugs to be advertised directly customer. Please don't forget to write your name on the submitted file. Each question is 10 pts. 1. Nearly all of elasticities for drug were in the inelastic range, therefore increase in drug prices lead to increase total drug expenditures. 2. Full information is important for rational decision making, therefore direct to customer (DTC) advertisement benefits patients. 3. It is more likely to treat patients that trigger outlier payments in community hospitals than in specialty hospitals. 4. Hospitals that converts from non-profit to profit status might face reduced regulations. 5. There are more pharmaceutical lobbyists in Washington, D.C, then members of Congress, therefore laws continue to be advantageous to pharmaceutical companies. 6. Cultural belief against medication can be important factor for the prevalence of certain diseases