Cato Podcast Cato Cage Match: Education vs. Health Care
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Jul 22, 2025 Neil McCluskey, Director of the Center for Educational Freedom, and Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies, engage in a lively debate over which sector—education or healthcare—has suffered more from government intervention. McCluskey highlights the monopolistic grip on K-12 education, threatening individual freedom, while Cannon argues that healthcare's dysfunction stems from costly government regulations. They explore how subsidies inflate costs and envision libertarian solutions for both sectors, advocating for more choice and personal accountability.
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Government Monopoly in K-12 Education
- K-12 education assumes government should directly provide schooling and compel attendance.
- This creates a government monopoly on education, challenging freedom and innovation.
Government Wreaks Healthcare Costs
- Government interventions in healthcare have created a costly, inefficient system with coverage gaps.
- Licensing, mandated insurance, and subsidies often raise costs and reduce patient freedom.
Higher Ed Mimics Healthcare Inflation
- Higher education resembles healthcare's subsidy-fueled inflation cycle more than K-12 education.
- Government financial aid increases prices as colleges raise tuition in response to available funding.
