Table 1

The relationship between choice, values and the optimal health system

Objectives/Social Values
Option which maximises likelihood of success

Equalise access, outcome
Universal (monopoly) Public Insurance/Financing
Maximise choice; diversity + safety net
Optimise the max of these 2 objectives
Pure private (competitive) scheme
Both of the above
Mixed public-private scheme

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