Rubber Meets The Road Economics: Exploring the forces shaping our economy with Professor Edwin T. Burton
Hunter Craig
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Welcome to ’Rubber Meets The Road Economics,’ where investor Hunter Craig and Professor Edwin T. Burton from the University of Virginia explore the forces shaping our economy. Each episode breaks down complex economic concepts into clear, relatable insights. From globalization and technology to behavioral economics and policy impacts, we cover the topics that influence your daily life. Whether you’re an enthusiast or just curious, join us for engaging discussions that deepen your understanding of economics. Subscribe now and follow us for updates.
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Welcome to ’Rubber Meets The Road Economics,’ where investor Hunter Craig and Professor Edwin T. Burton from the University of Virginia explore the forces shaping our economy. Each episode breaks down complex economic concepts into clear, relatable insights. From globalization and technology to behavioral economics and policy impacts, we cover the topics that influence your daily life. Whether you’re an enthusiast or just curious, join us for engaging discussions that deepen your understanding of economics. Subscribe now and follow us for updates.
17. The Economics of Healthcare, Debt, and Social Security
Rubber Meets The Road Economics: Exploring the forces shaping our economy with Professor Edwin T. Burton
22 minutes 31 seconds
8 months ago
17. The Economics of Healthcare, Debt, and Social Security
As the U.S. deficit balloons toward $2 trillion annually and total national debt surpasses $36 trillion, the financial sustainability of government spending has never been more uncertain. Economist and UVA professor Edwin Burton joins host Hunter Craig to break down the underlying economic forces shaping America’s future.
Topics Covered:
✅ The impact of rising debt and deficits on the economy
✅ How healthcare spending is driving the debt crisis
✅ The unintended consequences of government-run healthcare
✅ Social Security’s flaws and potential reforms
✅ What policymakers could learn from private insurance models
Key Takeaways:
🔹 Government-run healthcare often leads to rationing and declining quality
🔹 Social Security disproportionately benefits wealthy retirees while failing lower-income earners
🔹 The absence of competitive pricing in healthcare fuels inefficiency and waste
🔹 Policy reforms could introduce more market-driven solutions to control costs
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Rubber Meets The Road Economics: Exploring the forces shaping our economy with Professor Edwin T. Burton
Welcome to ’Rubber Meets The Road Economics,’ where investor Hunter Craig and Professor Edwin T. Burton from the University of Virginia explore the forces shaping our economy. Each episode breaks down complex economic concepts into clear, relatable insights. From globalization and technology to behavioral economics and policy impacts, we cover the topics that influence your daily life. Whether you’re an enthusiast or just curious, join us for engaging discussions that deepen your understanding of economics. Subscribe now and follow us for updates.
