Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The economic aspects of Alzheimer's were analyzed

Why it matters: This paper is a "must-read" for anyone who cares about Alzheimer's disease. We often think of the emotional toll the disease can take, but this piece weighs how economics can impact innovations related to prevention, medicines and delivery of care. Even if you don't have time to read the whole paper, the abstract might make you think about aspects of Alzheimer's you've never considered. 

The cognitively challenged consumer: One of the many interesting elements this paper explores is how the law and market pressures might drive how companies treat cognitively challenged consumers. There are loads of laws that address how companies must treat physically challenged consumers, but not too many that deal with the treatment of the cognitively challenged.

Full Story: Harvard Business School Working Knowledge (9/28) 

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