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The Effects Of Community Uninsurance On Health Care Quality For The Insured Population, Tuan Anh Nguyen
The Effects Of Community Uninsurance On Health Care Quality For The Insured Population, Tuan Anh Nguyen
Economics Theses
An important aspect of the ongoing health care reform of 2010 is to provide health coverage to the uninsured, the rising population of which has remained a significant challenge to overcome. Previously, efforts to reduce the number of people without health insurance have been centered on a moral rationale that providing care for the medically indigent was "the right thing" to do. However, recent evidence suggests that it might be in the best interest of people who are already insured to be concerned about the rate of uninsurance in their communities because of a potential negative spillover effect. Using four …
Changes In Tests Of Patentability And The Effects On Return To Patenting Of Business Method Patents, Darren Sheets
Changes In Tests Of Patentability And The Effects On Return To Patenting Of Business Method Patents, Darren Sheets
Economics Theses
In the past decade there has been a surge of business method patents granted, due in large part to court cases that have redefined the tests for determining patentability of these inventions. This is of interest for several reasons such as the legality of these patents and their role in promoting innovation. Rather than promoting innovation as desired, they may be used to block rival firms from competing or used as bargaining chips in negotiations. This research focuses on the relationship between firm value and the importance of a firm's patent portfolio. To measure the strength of a patent portfolio …