The chapter opens with a story about GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Combivir, the anti-AIDS drug. What was one of the reasons that GSK was selling Combivir for such low prices in Africa as compared to Europe?
A) It is much cheaper to produce the drug in Africa than in Europe.
B) Government regulations in Europe forced it to charge higher prices.
C) African governments imposed price ceilings.
D) Lower prices were charged for humanitarian reasons.
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