Principles Of Economics V8.0
Principles Of Economics V8.0
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781453384503
Author: Taylor, John B.; Weerapana, Akila
Publisher: BOSTON ACADEMIC (DBA FLAT WORLD)
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To ensure safety and efficacy, the Food and Drug Administration regulates the medicines that pharmacies are allowed to sell in the United States. Sometimes this means a company must test a drug for years before it can reach the market. We can easily identify the winners. in this system as those who are protected from unsafe drugs that might otherwise harm them. Who ate the more anonymous losers who suffer from strict medical regulations?

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