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AbbVie has had strong patent protection in the production of its drug Humira which is used to treat various autoimmune diseases including severe rheumatoid arthritis
AbbVie has had strong patent protection in the production of its drug Humira which is used to treat various autoimmune diseases including severe rheumatoid arthritis for adults. Suppose the government is considering extending the length of all patents, including AbbVie's, to 20 more years. How would this change each of the following?
a) The incentive to invent new prescription drugs?
b) consumer surplus?
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International Marketing And Export Management
Authors: Gerald Albaum , Alexander Josiassen , Edwin Duerr
8th Edition
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