Intervention and Technological Innovation Government and the Pharmaceutical Industry in the UK and Japan
Description
This study examines how the policies of the British and Japanese governments have affected the development of the pharmaceutical industries in each country. Three areas are given close attention: policies which aim to control prices or profits; patent policy; and science and technology promotion policy, particularly policies for biotechnology. Prospects for these policies are considered in the context of moves towards harmonization of pharmaceutical regulation.
Keywords
Business & MoneyEconomicsInternationalManagement & LeadershipIndustrialMedical BooksPharmacologyPharmacy
