Why do queues arise? Because Beveridge governments mandate free (or very-low cost)care Demand can be high In private markets,physician and nurse salaries increase so that supply matches demand In Beveridge systems,salaries set by government so market cannot equilibrate High demand and low supply results in queues Bhattacharya,Hyde and Tu-HealthEconomicsBhattacharya, Hyde and Tu – Health Economics Why do queues arise?  Because Beveridge governments mandate free (or very-low cost) care  Demand can be high  In private markets, physician and nurse salaries increase so that supply matches demand  In Beveridge systems, salaries set by government so market cannot equilibrate  High demand and low supply results in queues