Tag: business

Cheaper, Faster, Better

Cheaper, Faster, Better

While I was browsing through Netgalley looking for an interesting read, I came across the name Tom Steyer.  I am pretty sure it was in the business & finance section as I browse there sometimes for investment books suitable for a “RetiredGuy”.

Anyway, the name sounded familiar and then I remembered that he was in the debate for the Democratic Party nomination for President.  Tom Steyer is a very successful investor and businessman. And ran in the primaries to raise awareness of climate change issues.
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National Health Insurance plan in the US and business

National Health Insurance plan in the US and business

A few days back I asked, “If we had a true National Health Insurance plan in the US, would it be pro-business or anti-business?

But still no answers or comments. It seems to me that compared to or present system, which is largely based employer-provided insurance, another system or systems could both increase coverage and allocated costs in a less harmful way to our economy.

Our present system directly adds a cost to the employer. I don’t recall where I saw it but a good example that sounds reasonable to me is that the cost of health insurance adds thousands of dollars to each car produced by American car makers. I would think this cost would put US companies at a large disadvantage in competing internationally. Also there would be competitive advantages and disadvantages within the US.

So a true National Health Insurance plan in the US would appear to have many advantages for our economy. If that is the case, other questions such as “How do we pay for it?” or “What does this plan look like?” follow.

But let’s not jump ahead but just consider one question at a time. Is National Health Insurance good for the economy?

What do you think?