Health care is a social good rather than an economic good like in the market justice system.

We have learned about the theories and characteristics behind the social and market justice systems as they relate to health care. Social justice theory assumes that the government is more responsible and efficient in allocating health resources equitably. All, as a basic right, should have equal access to medical care and the ability to pay is inconsequential. Health care is a social good rather than an economic good like in the market justice system. Market justice theory assumes that markets are more efficient in allocating health resources equitably. Medical services should be based upon the ability to pay.