There exists an intimate relationship between the study of politics and the study of psychology. Initially psychology was applied in classic political theories. Later there has been a recent interest in the psychological basis for political actions. Psychology helps in closer understanding of political behavior, as seen in recent surveys and analyses of political activity, [...]
The Private Sector Can Do It With The Correct Guiding Policies
The private medical health care system is not broken. It provides excellent care for patients. What is broken is the cost of the service.
Before health insurance use became wide spread, the market determined prices. The doctor would determine what price he could provide the [...]
All through the course of history aristocracy has faced one task that is more daunting than that of achieving prosperity and this task is the constant struggle to stand separate from the poor and to eventually make them ones subordinates. They have made this difference very clear with the abusive use of outward signs of [...]
The current debate on health reform is getting lost in the numbers and dollars game in Congress. The arguments have become about price. What is the cheaper option? How can we pay for it? What is the best value? It is about the health insurance industry defending its ground, and attempting to maintain the current [...]
Let’s pretend that President Obama is actually Dr Obama, and that his job is to diagnose and treat the US Health System. What will he find, how will he go about it, and what will be the outcome?
The process of diagnosis is relatively straight forward. Everyone acknowledges that the system is broken and that there [...]
Where Does Society’s Wealth Come From?
By Punkerslut
“All that man values is created by his industry…”
–J.C.L. Simonde de Sismondi, “Political Economy,” 1815, Chapter 2
“…wealth never can come in but by the produce of labour going out…”
–James Steuart, “The Principles of Political Economy,” 1767, Book 1, Chapter 14
“… the strongest and most industrious majority, which supports the [...]
Because of this experience I am very leery to hand over health care to the government. Dr. Phil once said about relationships, to look at the past is a good indicator of what the future relationship would be. So lets look at the government involvement in health: Medicare.. would probably be in an OK shape [...]
There has been a lot of talk recently about itemized deductions. Itemized deductions are the deductions you can claim for certain personal expenses, such as, taxes, interest, charitable donations and investment expenses.
The big discussion right now centers on President Obama’s proposal to limit itemized deductions to the 28% tax bracket. This means it [...]
The debate over national health insurance extends well beyond the issues of economics and political ideology. Rising costs, rising numbers of uninsured citizens, negative impact on families and businesses, and poor outcomes make the debate over healthcare reform one of the most important issues on the nation’s agenda.
Medical care costs in the United States represent [...]
Britain’s millionaires in the past have been faced with a dilemma – save tax by moving to Monaco, famous for its zero per cent tax rate – or stay at home, pay the taxes, and know you’re contributing to your country?
But that dilemma for many in recent months has been firmly knocked into touch with [...]