Should Government Regulation Control Prescription Drug Costs?
Event Info
Please note that all Smith Soc events are for members and their guests. If you are not an Adam Smith member, please contact us via email.
Recently, the CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals garnered public attention when he chose to raise the price of one of the company's drugs, Daraprim, by 5000% overnight. An economic discussion ensued that included Hillary Clinton and many public news outlets. This debate presents complex economic considerations centered around a single question: Should the government regulate prescription drug prices?
The Adam Smith Society's Rice Chapter has organized a debate to further explore this question. We invite you to hear from:
- Vivian Ho - the Director of the Center for Health and Biosciences at the Baker Institute.
- Yevgeniy Feyman - a Fellow and Deputy Director of the Manhattan Institute's Center for Medical Progress.
Please join Adam Smith Society's Rice Chapter on December 1 at 6:00 and come prepared to learn more about government's regulation of prescription drug prices. We encourage an open dialogue on this important topic. Drinks and appetizers will be provided.