Discuss the regulatory, economical, and governmental agency roles dimensions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). When discussing the economical dimensions, discuss both the economic basis for and the economic consequences of the ACA. Based on your discussion of the regulatory, economical, and governmental agency roles dimensions, also answer the following: To what extent were the policy’s objectives achieved or the objectives of some component of the policy achieved? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the ACA? Does the policy or a part of it deserve continued or increased funding; why or why not? How would you improve the ACA?
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Use your own words and do not use quotes. The paper should be at least 5 pages long. Four points will be deducted for every 0.5 pages below the 5-page limit. No points are deducted for exceeding the page limit; you are encouraged to exceed the 5-page limit. I encourage you to provide your own opinions. Late papers are not accepted. The reference page does not count as part of the 5-page limit. The paper should be double-spaced with font no larger than 12.