1. What negative externalities arise when an individual does not have health insurance?
2. The United States leads all OECD countries in health care expenditures, spending almost double the average OECD country’s share of GDP on health care. But American health care outcomes are not dramatically better than those of other OECD countries. What could explain this disconnect between spending and outcomes? Why do you think US healthcare costs are so high?
3. Describe the ‘Three-legged stool’ approach of Obamacare. What is your opinion on this important public policy? Are you excited about the future, or worried about potential failure and increased debt? Support your opinion with facts.
