Comments for The Protectionists are Worried About Doctor Shortages at http://www.cepr.net , comment 1 to 2 out of 2 comments http://www.cepr.net Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:24 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.cepr.net/index.php/blogs/beat-the-press/the-protectionists-are-worried-about-doctor-shortages#comment-19798 Rule one. Maintain a pr message of constant fear of shortages in the public mind in order to justify price increases, since any economist knows price increases are necessary to eliminate shortages. Rule two. As prices increase, maintain a pr message that they reflect voluntary spending for improved health care, since any economist knows higher quality cost more that makes patients better off. Rule three. Never allow rising prices to eliminate shortages or increase quality. Whenever these conditions appears to emerge, see rules one and two and repeat. - Last Mover Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:35:48 +0100 http://www.cepr.net/index.php/blogs/beat-the-press/the-protectionists-are-worried-about-doctor-shortages#comment-19797 The powerful such as AMA, .01%, NRA, pharma, Chamber of Commerce, etc., will always influence and shape the policy to their benefits to the detriment of the rest of us. This has happened since the dawn of civilization. The key is how much should the rest of us give up, not the case of any, but how much! - James Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:12:27 +0100