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The Wall Street Journal

August 5th, 2009
Laffer: How to Fix the Health-Care ‘Wedge’

President Barack Obama is correct when he says that “soaring health-care costs make our current course unsustainable.” Many Americans agree: 55% of respondents to a recent CNN poll think the U.S. health-care system needs a great deal of reform. Yet 70% of Americans are satisfied with their current health-care arrangements, and for good reason—they work.

CNBC U.S. - Squawk on the Street

August 4th, 2009
Laffer's Plan for Healthcare
Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released a report by internationally renowned economist Dr. Arthur Laffer, "The Prognosis for National Health Insurance." He debuted the report this morning with a live interview on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street," which you can watch below.

Bloomberg Television - Inside Look

August 6, 2009
Dr. Laffer on Bloomberg's Inside Look: How to Fix Healthcare

On Thursday, internationally renowned economist Dr. Arthur Laffer appeared on Bloomberg News to discuss his report for the Texas Public Policy Foundation, “The Prognosis for National Health Insurance.” You can watch the interview below.

The Prognosis for National Health Insurance

August 4, 2009
Laffer: Current Health Care Proposals Increase Costs, Medical Price Inflation, and Leave 30 Million Uninsured

Renowned economist emphasizes need for patient-centered reforms that provide incentives to consumers and medical providers.