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Question:
In recent decades, we have observed a troubling trend: the inflation-adjusted cost of healthcare has steadily risen. Can we deduce the cause of this price surge—are we looking at a decline in supply or an increase in demand? If this question remains elusive, what additional information would be crucial to ascertain whether these escalating prices stem from shifts in supply, demand, or perhaps both?
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