The aggregate demand curve tends to shift to the left when total consumer spending declines. Consumers might spend less because the cost of living is rising or because government taxes have increased. Consumers may decide to spend less and save more if they expect prices to rise in the future.
We did some thorough research recently on birth-control pills in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut). Price differences were shocking! For example: â¢ One popular birth control pill, Tri-Sprintec 28, ranged from $9 to $63, depending on where you shop.
How much you can expect to pay out of pocket for birth control pills, including what people paid in 2017. For patients not covered by health insurance, birth control pills typically cost $20 to $50 a month. 1  For patients covered by health insurance, out-of-pocket costs typically consist of a prescription drug copay.