Which of the following explains why drug companies charge what they do in the United States?

A. They have a monopoly on the drug for 20 years, the length of the patent.
B. The govenrment puts a maximum limit on their profit capacity.
C. They are committed to the health care of their community.
D. The government pays for their research and development.


Answer: A

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