A $5 billion dose that doesn't help: fake drugs
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The pharmaceutical industry is increasingly being victimized by counterfeiters who sell bogus versions of their products. This problem is especially prevalent in third world countries, where the World Health Organization estimates that up to 40% of certain drugs could be fakes.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Getting organised, with western help
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Asian trade unions are becoming more organised and more influential as a result of pressure from western multinationals. Western firms are trying to end the 'sweatshop' image of their foreign operations and encourage unions.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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The dangers of trying to help
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Problems relating to attacks on United Nations offocials seeking to help refugees are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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