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Using Online Courseware to Play a Simulation Illustrating the Concept of Moral Hazard in Health Care

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This article discusses the use of a popular online instructional management system to teach moral hazard by having students make decisions about whether to seek health care under two simulated scenarios – with and without insurance.

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  • Michael H. Kennedy, 2012. "Using Online Courseware to Play a Simulation Illustrating the Concept of Moral Hazard in Health Care," International Review of Economic Education, Economics Network, University of Bristol, vol. 11(1), pages 67-77.
    • Handle: RePEc:che:ireepp:v:11:y:2012:i:1:p:67-77
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    3. Friedman,Daniel & Sunder,Shyam, 1994. "Experimental Methods," Cambridge Books, Cambridge University Press, number 9780521456821, November.
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