Missing Markets for Innovation: Evidence from New Uses for Existing Drugs

Missing Markets for Innovation: Evidence from New Uses for Existing Drugs

Coauthors: Maya Durvasula, Benjamin Roin, Heidi Williams
First Public Draft: July 2025. Current Draft: Feb 2026. [PDF]

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