Economic Analysis of Social Issues 1st Edition by Alan Grant

Exercise 20

[Related to Application 14.2 on page 283] Most people who have private insurance obtain it through their employers, and those who obtain it in this way are generally happy about not having to buy it on their own. What would likely happen to wages if a law that banned employer-provided insurance went into effect? Should employees be so happy about having their employer choose and fund their health insurance? Explain your reasoning.