The Libertarian

The Libertarian: Vaccination, Religious Liberty, And Public Health

How the measles outbreak illustrates the limits of individual liberty.

The Libertarian•May 15, 2019
The Libertarian: Vaccination, Religious Liberty, And Public Health

Richard Epstein examines the difficult legal and philosophical questions that emerge when widespread opt-outs from vaccination threaten herd immunity.

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Richard A. Epstein

Richard A. Epstein

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