Several Magazine Articles Documented the Reluctance of AIDS Drug Manufacturers

question 18

Multiple Choice

Several magazine articles documented the reluctance of AIDS drug manufacturers to provide relief to developing countries. The likely reason for this is:

• A)the high cost of transportation.
• B)their fears that arbitrage will severely cut into their profits.
• C)the inability of the developing countries to pay for the drugs.
• D)lack of compassion from their part.

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