Episode 5: Why More Government Won't Fix Health Care

Every new health care problem seems to inspire the same solution: more government. But why hasn't expanding the scope of the federal government solved the problems plaguing American health care? In this episode, host Brian Mew and special guest Dr. Sonny Morton tackle that question head-on to unpack why markets are better positioned to solve problems that central planners cannot. Along the way, they discuss the importance of price signals; the nature of incentives; the dangers of bureaucratic encroachment; the key to increasing production; and, importantly, why these economic principles matter in health care. After listening, we would encourage you to please check out Dr. Morton's Fuel for the Free Mind for more on the philosophy of liberty and freedom as a lens for solving everyday problems.