There is no question that the rising cost of health care, and the cost of prescription drugs are creating a hardship for many Texans. But is importing pharmaceuticals from Canada really the best solution? This perspective explores the Canadian prescription drug system, and the myths surrounding drug importation in the context of legislation passed in the 79th Session.
Higher Education Subsidization: Why and How Should We Subsidize Higher Education?
We provide massive college subsidies at both the federal and state level. This paper explores the justifications for these college subsidies, subsidy design considerations, and evaluates the main subsidy programs to assess whether they are well-designed. Our evaluation discovers reasons to eliminate some subsidies and ways to improve other subsidies. Key points: Subsidies for higher...