Econ Comments & Analysis
Mercatus | THE FISCAL CONSEQUENCES OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) enacted in 2010 will significantly worsen the federal government’s fiscal position relative to previous law. Over the years 2012–21,the ACA is expected to add at least $340 billion and as much as $530 billion to federal deficits while increasing federal spending by more than $1.15 trillion over the same period and by increasing amounts thereafter.
Politico | 'Obamacare': Fairness v. justice
As the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the health care law, the Obama administration and its allies have sought to recast the debate as an argument about fairness and empathy.
