Overcharging for Medicine: The Case of Martin Shkreli and Turing Pharmaceuticals

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February 15 2016
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1h 4min 2s
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Venue: YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov

Machshava:
Business Ethics 

Collections: Rabbi Torczyner Business Ethics

References: Nedarim: 37a ,  Nedarim: 36b ,  Bechorot: 29a ,  Yevamot: 106a ,  Bava Batra: 8b ,  Bava Kamma: 116a ,  Bava Batra: 90a ,  Bava Batra: 90b ,  Bava Batra: 89a ,  Bava Batra: 91a  

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Survey of issues: When may one charge for medical care in general, and medicine in particular? Is there a cap on prices, for retailers and producers? What measures can the halachic community take to prevent overcharging? (Didn't get into: Boycotts)

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