Michael F. Cannon

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Michael F. Cannon is the Cato Institute’s director of health policy studies.

He holds a BA in American government from the University of Virginia, an MA in economics, and a JM in law and economics from George Mason University.

He is a member of the Board of Advisors of Harvard Health Policy Review.

Government Is the Scourge of Diabetics, Not Their Savior

"The fact that congressional Democrats and the rest of the federal government will not give up even a little bit of their power in order to help diabetics tells you where their hearts…

Government Is the Scourge of Diabetics, Not Their Savior

Polling Shows Persuasion Better than Mandates to Boost Vaccination

"If public health officials want to change behavior, they need to start treating unvaccinated Americans with respect. Adopt consistent, transparent, respectful, and persuasive messaging. Give unvaccinated Americans the facts and…

Polling Shows Persuasion Better than Mandates to Boost Vaccination