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537. “Insurance Is Sexy.” Discuss.

Freakonomics Radio

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The Times Get Wrong When Insurance Companies Can't Predict Major Medical Expenses

In 2020, The New York Times published an article about a 72 year old man who had a hard time buying additional coverage after he was diagnosed with cancer. In risky business, Finkelstein and her co-authors take issue with the article. So what happens when you can't predict a major medical expense?

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