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Health Care and the Election

Less than the Least

Health care may be the most heavily covered domestic issue in the current presidential race. But the coverage has been lousy. Is it a good idea to shift from employer-provided care to the purchase of insurance by individuals and families? You won't find the answer in the New York Times or on cable news shows. I can think of one reason why the answer might be a resounding "yes." We're entering an economic slowdown. Anything that spurs job creation is a big plus. And shifting the cost of health care away from employers makes the creation of medium-to-high-income jobs substantially cheaper. T

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