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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