The Poison Pill Prescription
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Superior Oil is pursuing a defense strategy against takeovers which is upsetting its shareholders. The 'poison pill' scheme assures that a successful bid would wreck the company. Other oil companies are watching the situation to see if the scheme would work for them.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1983
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Bitter Pill
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G.D. Searle has developed aspartame, a low calorie sugar substitute. Although the FDA has approved its use, some consumers are questioning its safety. Researchers fear people will ingest too much of it.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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Balancing the Risks of the Pill
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The risk and benefits of birth control pills are weighed. The risk of breast cancer and cervical cancer is high. However, the risk is lowered for two forms of cancer and other diseases.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1983
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