Tariffs and protectionism are in most situations bad for the protectionist country, consumers in that country, employment in that country and the global economy.
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A bad US debt auction gives a preview of what to expect for the next few months.
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Income inequality is real, but it isn't growing when transfer payments and taxes are considered.
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Commercial health plan members appear to have less variation in physican practice patterns and spending than do those people covered by Medicare.
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Enrollees in Medicare Advantage pay substantially lower out-of-pocket costs than do those in traditional Medicare.
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Antarctic sea ice stubbornly refuses to melt, as natural processes appear to dominate its variability.
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Trump is undermining himself when he already faces a rotten economy under the surface. Enough with the stupid distractions.
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We have a lot of debt, somewhat high interest rates, stubborn price pressures and stretched consumers.
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The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.