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Economists propose a US$30 billion boost to biomedical R&D

Economists hope they can attract billions of dollars for drug R&D by securitizing research projects. Could they close the innovation gap in the process?

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Mullard, A. Economists propose a US$30 billion boost to biomedical R&D. Nat Rev Drug Discov 11, 735–737 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrd3857

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