Consumer Reports Health Routinely Compares Drugs in Terms of Effectiveness

question 17

Essay

Consumer Reports Health routinely compares drugs in terms of effectiveness and safety. Suppose that in the summer of 2010 they reviewed drugs used to treat arthritis. Information was reported on convenience of use (how many pills required each day), possible side effects (e.g., dizziness, stomach upset), cost, and ratings of effectiveness in relieving symptoms (very effective, somewhat effective, not effective). Describe the W's for the information given.
• Who:
• What:
• When:
• Where:
• How:
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Definitions:

Direct Financing Lease

A leasing arrangement in which the lessor finances the leased asset, and the lessee's payments are structured to cover the asset's costs and provide a return to the lessor.

Implicit Interest Rate

Refers to the interest rate in a financial transaction that is not explicitly stated but rather implied by the terms of the arrangement.

Present Value

The present worth of a future amount of money or a series of cash flows, discounted at a certain rate of return.

Annual Lease Payment

The total amount payable over a year under the terms of a lease agreement.