Wharton Professor Kent Smetters on the Health Care Impications of the Mid-Term Elections

Brief Summary

The episode analyzes the healthcare act's future and Republican challenges in Congress post-elections.

Key points

• Healthcare Act's Survival. The healthcare act is likely to survive despite Republican efforts to repeal it.
• The Role of Mandates. Mandates are crucial to prevent adverse selection in healthcare.
• Republican Control's Impact. The Republican control of the House may negatively affect consumer protection rules.