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May 2006

A Monthly Archive (2 entries)
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MAY 30, 2006

The Economics of Medical Malpractice

Alex Tabarrok
Hosted by Russ Roberts

Russ Roberts and Alex Tabarrok of George Mason University talk about medical malpractice, why insurance premiums vary by state, price gouging by insurance companies, the politics of being a judge and an idea for a new TV show using a tried-and-true formula: American Victim.

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MAY 4, 2006

The Economics of Inheritance

Don Cox
Hosted by Russ Roberts

Cox.jpgRuss Roberts and Don Cox of Boston College discuss the economics of inheritance, estates and the family. They look at how parents divide their time and money between their children and our concerns for what people think of us after we are gone.

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