J.J. Rich
Policy Analyst, Reason Foundation
Jacob James Rich is a policy analyst at Reason Foundation.
His work primarily focuses on healthcare policy, specializing in prescription and illegal drug regulations.
Rich holds master’s degrees in mathematics and economics from Eastern Michigan University.
Prior to joining Reason, he conducted research for the Cato Institute focused on economics and opioid policy.
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Examining the Lawsuit Massachusetts Filed Against Purdue Pharma Over the Opioids Problem
As opioid overdoses continue to climb in the United States, politicians and the public are understandably trying to determine what or who is responsible for this public health crisis.
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The STATES Act Would Signal Progress But Could Also Create Many Problems
Congress is introducing legislation attempting to end the futile federal prohibition of pot.
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Medicare for All Means Innovation for None
Public health care has little incentive to introduce new technologies and prolong life.
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To Succeed, Beto O’Rourke Needs a More Nuanced Perspective on the Opioid Crisis
O’Rourke touted the misguided standard narrative surrounding opioid use, but did introduce ideas that need more discussion.
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Florida Needs a New Approach to the Opioid Problem
Lawsuit scapegoating doctors, pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies is neither accurate nor sensible.
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Examining CDC’s State-by-State Data on Drug and Opioid Overdose Deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there were 70,237 total drug overdose deaths and 47,600 opioid overdose deaths in 2017.
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Will Drug Cartels Miss Jeff Sessions?
The last thing cartels want is less drug enforcement.
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The Opioid Fix That Wasn’t
If the Trump administration wants to make meaningful change, there are plenty of actions it can take that don’t waste taxpayer resources.
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9/11, the Culture of Fear, and the Security Theater at U.S. Airports
The airport security provided by TSA is far more symbolic than it is functional.