This paper analyzes the consequences of parallel trade on health care systems in a two-country model with a vertical distributor relationship. In particular, two cost-sharing systems - coinsurance and indemnity insurance - are compared with respect to changes in copayments and public health...

This paper analyzes the consequences of parallel trade on health care systems in a two-country model with a vertical distributor relationship. In particular, two cost-sharing systems coinsurance and indemnity insurance are compared with respect to changes in copayments and public health...

We analyze the role that the launch of new drugs has played in reducing the number of years of life lost (YLL) before 3 different ages (85, 70, and 55) due to 66 diseases in 27 countries. We estimate 2-way fixed-effects models of the rate of decline of the disease- and country-specific...

Takeovers designed to take advantage of “underpriced” drugs presents an excellent case study for how US might develop policies for dealing with excesses in the market place. Is it best to “sue the bastard,” and use the courts to investigate these matters on an individual, case by case...