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Health Economics

There seems to be a consensus that some sort of “reform” is needed for the American health care system. I keep hearing people say “at least Obama is trying to do something,” as if good intentions really solve problems. Many people have been asking about the Austrian perspective on the problems with American health care.

We have some wonderful and up-to-date information available on this subject. Dr. Tom DiLorenzo recently penned this article on the subject. And during Mises U last week, Dr. Walter Block gave this fantastic lecture on several of the health care reforms that we actually need to improve the system. These two resources will better arm you for your next debate with the health care socialists.

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