How did the 2003 prescription drug re-importation bill pass the house?
Journal Article (Journal Article)
We examine the major interest groups in the debate over allowing the re-importation of prescription drugs by utilizing a logit model and instrumental variables. Consistent with political support approach, the evidence suggests that Representatives are maximizing their electoral prospects: Contributions from pharmaceutical manufacturers shrink the probability of voting for the bill; and Representatives are sensitive to their constituencies - employees of pharmaceutical manufacturing and senior citizens. Representatives' gender and ideology regarding free trade and subsidies are also determining factors. However, the decision was, by and large, a partisan one: Party affiliation was the most important factor in passing the bill. © 2006 The Authors. Journal compilation © 2006 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Gokcekus, O; Adams, M; Grabowski, H; Tower, E
Published Date
- March 1, 2006
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 18 / 1
Start / End Page
- 27 - 45
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1468-0343
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0954-1985
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1111/j.1468-0343.2006.00161.x
Citation Source
- Scopus