According to Richard T

question 16

Multiple Choice

According to Richard T. De George in "Intellectual Property and Pharmaceutical Drugs: An Ethical Analysis" pharmaceutical companies justify their high profits by arguing that:

• A)They are merely a business and as such have a right to their profits.
• B)The market sets the price for drugs and that it is inherently inefficient to arbitrarily set prices.
• C)The pharmaceutical industry is a risky business. They need high profits in order to secure investment needed for continued research and development.
• D)The most expensive drugs always have cheaper alternatives and it is the choice of the consumer to determine if the added cost is justified.

Recognize the importance of carbon dioxide levels in global climate change and their impact on ecosystems.

Understand the processes involved in the hydrologic cycle and their significance in different ecosystems.

Understand the environmental impact of artificial nitrogen fertilizers on ecosystems and the atmosphere.

Identify the trade-offs and impacts of human activities like offshore oil drilling on ecosystem services.

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