Medical fees and competition.

To what extent should tobacco products be taxed?

Private non-profit hospitals are contributing positively to European health care systems.

Few topics of public debate elicit more emotion in people than the role of the private sector in health care. It is often argued that profit has no place in this sector, especially when it comes to hospital care. Some people think that the profit motive would encourage "the cutting of corners," that profit would add to the cost of providing a service, or that for-profit medical facilities would avoid the more complex cases or those perceived to be "less profitable." Are these beliefs justified?

To what extent should tobacco products be taxed?

The harmful effects of waiting lists for patients.

The harmful effects of waiting lists for patients.

Taxing tobacco in order to reduce consumption.

The respective contribution of the public and private sectors in the development of new drugs.

The respective contribution of the public and private sectors in the development of new drugs.