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Health Economics and Outcomes Research Capability Critical for New Product Success
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are adapting to a more complex healthcare landscape by better demonstrating the value of their products to private payers, government payers and other stakeholders.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:05:00 -0800

Economics: The Cheerful Science
Chances are, you’ve heard economics referred to as “the dismal science.” That unflattering description is glib and catchy; it is also 100 percent wrong. Let me set the record straight and explain why economics—far from being dismal—is cause for hope, joy, cheer, and optimism.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:43:20 -0800

Mean-Spirited, Bad Economics
Punishing the long-term unemployed by refusing to extend benefits is bad economics and cruel social policy, an economist writes.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:34:08 -0800

Behavioral Economics and Healthy Eating. A Fascinating Combo.
Photo: Courtesy of the University of MinnesotaWhile the term “behavioral economics” doesn’t sound very appetizing, when applied strategically, it can...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:08:28 -0800

Research and Markets: Financial Economics: Putting Economic Principles to Work in Financial Management, Investment ...
Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Financial Economics" t

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:19:00 -0800