Ban Commercials Regarding Health Care

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Ban Commercials Regarding Health Care

Ban Commercials Regarding Health Care

Order Description

In many Western countries, New Zealand for example, ads by pharmaceutical companies are banned as a matter of law. The United States is unusual not only for allowing this practice but also in the saturation of commercials that confront Americans regarding their pharmaceutical choices. In this discussion, we consider the impact this has on efficiency and fairness in the healthcare system.