The Economics of Mental Health
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What is the most prevalent disease among working-age people in rich countries?

  • Diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Mental illness (correct)
  • Heart disease

What percentage of disability benefits in many countries does mental illness account for?

  • 50% (correct)
  • 10%
  • 25%
  • 75%

If mentally ill people received treatment to have the same employment rate as the rest of the population, what would happen to total employment?

  • It would decrease by 4%
  • It would increase by 4% (correct)
  • It would increase by 10%
  • It would remain the same

What is the main health problem for people of working age in richer countries?

<p>Mental illness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do psychological therapy boosts, with gains exceeding the cost of treatment?

<p>Employment and output (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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