A patent cure-all?
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Drug patents encourage research in the pharmaceutical industry, but they also drive up drug prices to the point that many consumers cannot afford them. Economist Michael Kremer proposes a system based on a combination of patents and public subsidies that might help control drug prices.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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The big pill
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The pharmaceutical industry is under pressure from governments trying to keep the lid on health care costs because of the high price of its products. Those that do best in the decade ahead may have to adapt from the prevalent 'bigger is better' strategy.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Snow motion: the fitness industry
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The exercise equipment industry is delighted with Hilary Clinton's call for Americans to get more exercise and is poised to take advantage with a new array of products. Cross country skiing machines are expected to generate a lot of sales.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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