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There are problems in aged care, but more competition isn't the solution

  • Written by: Ou Yang, Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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The solution to most problems in most markets is more competition.

Whether it’s the market for hairdressers, for massage therapists or for general practitioners, usually, the more of them there are in any town or suburb, the greater is the range and quality they offer and the lower the price.

It’s part of the...

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