Health care expenditures in the United States are _____ than in other countries such as Canada and France,and the government share of health care spending in the United States is _____ than in those countries.

A) higher;higher
B) higher;lower
C) lower;lower
D) lower;higher

Expenditures

Refers to the total amount of money spent by households or businesses on goods and services.

Welfare State

A system where the government plays a key role in the protection and promotion of the economic and social well-being of its citizens.

Wealthy Countries

Nations with high levels of economic productivity, income per capita, and quality of life.