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To promote stockpiling of anti-viral drugs by non-government organizations such as hospitals, drug manufacturers have introduced Manufacturer Reserve Programs which, for an annual fee, provide the right to buy in the event of a severe outbreak of influenza. We show that these programs enhance drug manufacturer profits but could either increase or decrease the amount of pre-pandemic stockpiling of anti-viral drugs.
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Antivirales/provisión & distribución , Brotes de Enfermedades , Gripe Humana/tratamiento farmacológico , Antivirales/economía , Antivirales/uso terapéutico , Benchmarking , Costos de los Medicamentos , Industria Farmacéutica/organización & administración , Humanos , Gripe Humana/epidemiología , Inventarios de Hospitales/economía , Modelos Teóricos , Estados UnidosRESUMEN
We examine whether handedness is related to performance in the labour market and, in particular, to earnings. We find a significant wage effect for left-handed men with high levels of education. This positive wage effect is strongest among those who have lower than average earnings relative to those of similar high education. This effect is not found among women.
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Lateralidad Funcional , Salarios y Beneficios , Adulto , Escolaridad , Etnicidad , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Ocupaciones/economía , Grupos Raciales , Caracteres SexualesRESUMEN
Consistent with evidence from some psychological studies, this paper shows that as there are more people who can help someone in need, the lower is the probability that help is forthcoming. Copyright 2001 Academic Press.
