New at Reason: John Stossel on the Right to Work

March 11, 2010

In Louisiana, you can't sell flower arrangements unless you have permission from the government. In Virginia, you need a license to be a yoga instructor. But at least these laws help protect consumers, right? Wrong, says John Stossel. Occupational licensing schemes interfere with the freedom to make a living, harm consumers by limiting competition, and protect established firms.

View this article.