The Libertarian

The Libertarian: The Single-Payer Fantasy

Where Bernie Sanders' moonshot health care proposal goes wrong.

The LibertarianSeptember 21, 2017
The Libertarian: The Single-Payer Fantasy

Richard Epstein examines the Lefts' push for single-payer health care and explains why such systems are destined for failure.

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Richard A. Epstein

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