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In all seriousness, this would be a massive stimulus to the economy. Americans are consumers at heart. All the money saved on insurance and/or other healthcare
by karakoram 2mo ago
In all seriousness, this would be a massive stimulus to the economy. Americans are consumers at heart. All the money saved on insurance and/or other healthcare related costs would then be spent elsewhere.
Cars, clothes, TVs, Labubu dolls. People will use the savings to buy things. In massive quantities.
- arkh 2mo agoThere is also some indirect bonus: if people's healthcare is not tied to their employer then it's easier to look for a new one. Also if the system is done well, then many companies would lose the incentives they currently have for not giving full-time employment.
- garbawarb 2mo agoSome would, but some would just put that money into savings and investments instead.
- DerArzt 2mo agoFrom a retirement standpoint I keep hearing that not enough Americans are saving for retirement, so this would still be a win for me.