Patents vs. the Pandemic

Stiglitz, Joseph E and Jayadev, Arjun and Prabhala, Achal (2020) Patents vs. the Pandemic. Project Syndicate.

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Abstract

As researchers around the world rush to develop new diagnostics and treatments for COVID-19, we must not forget that such cooperation is an exception to the rule. In the absence of public intervention, we will remain reliant for life-saving drugs and vaccines on a monopoly-driven system that favors profits over people.

Item Type:	Article
Authors:	Stiglitz, Joseph E and Jayadev, Arjun and Prabhala, Achal
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Patents, Pandemic, Covid19
Subjects:	Technology > Patents
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > Research Centre > Centre for Sustainable Employment
Full Text Status:	Public
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URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/5415
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