Rare Diseases May Be Unprofitable To Treat, But That Doesn’t Mean Government Intervention Will Help – OpEd

By Walter Block

What is an orphan drug? It is one that will address a disease that negatively impacts only a few people. Why is the orphan drug perennially in the news? This is because it can be and is used to constitute a very serious complaint about free enterprise; it is one of the best sticks with which to beat up on...