The Burden of Occupational Licensing (Hawaii Together)
Reform Could Boost Freedom, Create Jobs. The host for this show is Joe Kent. The guest is Jessica Poitras.
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\nWhat do barbers, plumbers and athletic trainers all have in common? In Hawaii, they all need an occupational license to practice their trade. Unfortunately, these mandatory licenses often do far more harm than good.
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\nJessica Poitas, legislative counsel for the Institute for Justice \u2014 a public interest law firm based in Arlington, Virginia \u2014 explains why. Using data from the Institute for Justice\u2019s new report, License to Work 3, Poitras argues that occupational licensing makes it harder for people to work in a given profession, which limits options and raises prices for consumers.
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\nOn today\u2019s episode of 'Hawaii Together,' host Keli'i Akina, president of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, speaks with Poitras about the history of licensing laws, where Hawaii ranks compared to other states and how to change licensing for the better.
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