
Why Are US Drug Prices So High?
Economist Alex Tabarrok joins Bob to review Trump…
May 19, 202552m 15s
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Show Notes
Economist Alex Tabarrok joins Bob to review Trump’s executive order on prescription drug pricing. They explore how price discrimination works in global pharmaceutical markets, the unintended consequences of importation policies, and why U.S. consumers often pay more—yet benefit most from drug innovation. Tabarrok also critiques the FDA’s role in delaying treatments and explains how regulatory reform, not price caps, could make healthcare more affordable and effective.
Alex's Article, "Econ 101 is Underrated: Pharma Price Controls": https://Mises.org/HAP500a