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Publication Date: September 2004
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research
Author(s): Dean Baker
Research Area: Health
Keywords: Prescription drugs; Patent monopolies; Drug markets
Type: Report
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Rising prescription drug prices are taking a toll on American families and on the greater economy. This paper explores four alternatives to patent-financed prescription drug research and compares their efficiency.