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econlog.econlib.org - 7/23/2009
What Makes Health Care Different?
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(July 22, 2009 01:01 PM, by Arnold Kling) First, read Robin and Bryan on the issue. My thoughts: 1. I do not think that the economic differences between health care and other goods are as fundamental as the difference between the believers in Expertism and the believers in...
CBO Could be Hurt Badly By Health Care Debate
capitalgainsandgames.com - 7/29/2009
CBO Could be Hurt Badly By Health Care Debate
— capitalgainsandgames.com — At this point there's little doubt that CBO is coming under attack from health care reform proponents for its analysis. For example, take a look at this column by Bruce Vladek in yesterday's Roll Call . Although there are many, here's what I ... (more) CBO Could be Hurt Badly By Health Care Debate
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forbes.com - 7/31/2009
The Myth Of Free Market Health Care In America
— forbes.com — ObamaCare is in retreat. That much was clear the moment the president started springing B-grade Hollywood references to "blue pills and red pills" in its defense during his news conference last week. But before ObamaCare can be beaten back decisively, ... (more) The Myth Of Free Market Health Care In America
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Why Everyone’s Wrong About Fixing Health Care
personalfinanceandinvesting.com - 7/20/2009
Why Everyone’s Wrong About Fixing Health Care
— personalfinanceandinvesting.com — Photo by: Bolshakov Like most debates in this country, the health care debate has gone into the weeds. People, regardless of their point of view, spout disingenuous arguments to further their cause. Critics suggest that simply providing insurance for everyone will make everything ... (more) Why Everyone’s Wrong About Fixing Health Care
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Flattery will get you in your buddy's column
SCSUScholars — ... various stories from Canada of people making choices when ill to opt out and use private solutions either in Canada or the USA are something American consumers take for granted. Tell them they won't have that option -- as President Obama got dangerously close to doing last night -- and you will lose a lot of support for changing the system. It's true that when we're not sick we, like most people, don't pay a very high share of our health costs -- as is true everywhere else, Arnold Kling points out. But we seem to have very inelastic demand for treatment when ill. ...

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