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Baumol's Cost Disease, in Healthcare... and Where We Go Next

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Understanding Baumol's Cost Disease

This chapter examines Baumol's cost disease, illustrating the rising costs of healthcare and education in contrast to decreasing prices in technology. It discusses the impact of AI on labor-intensive industries and the potential for automation to alleviate financial pressures in these sectors.

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