Bismarck:balancing solidarity and liberty 。 Solidarity/equity:the poorest and sickest members of society are supported by the system,which grants subsidized health insurance to those least able to afford it. This subsidy is borne by the wealthiest and healthiest, who pay high taxes and actuarially-unfair premiums to keep the system afloat. Liberty:patients and doctors are at liberty to make fundamental economic choices,like which hospital to visit,which insurance contract to take,or where to open a new clinic or hospital. Bhattacharya,Hyde and Tu-HealthEconomicsBhattacharya, Hyde and Tu – Health Economics Bismarck: balancing solidarity and liberty • Solidarity/equity: the poorest and sickest members of society are supported by the system, which grants subsidized health insurance to those least able to afford it. • This subsidy is borne by the wealthiest and healthiest, who pay high taxes and actuarially-unfair premiums to keep the system afloat. • Liberty: patients and doctors are at liberty to make fundamental economic choices, like which hospital to visit, which insurance contract to take, or where to open a new clinic or hospital