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  • How Germany lowered prescription drug costs

    Ali-Asghar Abedi

    December 15, 2020 |

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    Response Location: Germany

    To keep prescription drug costs affordable in Germany, there are limits in place for how much patients can be asked to pay for their medication, and insurers are required to cover the cost of new drugs whenever they become available. With this methodology in place, new drugs are kept accessible for all, and drug spending in the country has decreased.

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  • How a New Zealand firm pioneered the 4 day work week

    Ali-Asghar Abedi

    October 18, 2020 |

    America First? |

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    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: New Zealand

    A New Zealand firm has successfully implemented a 4-day workweek resulting in more satisfied and better-rested employees. Revenue for the firm remained steady and operating costs even declined. Employees enjoyed a surge in work-life balance resulting in less stress, more creativity, and better performance at work.

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  • What can the U.S. learn from the French approach to childcare? Audio icon

    Ali-Asghar Abedi

    September 08, 2020 |

    America First? |

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    Response Location: France

    The average cost of childcare in the U.S. has doubled since 1997, leaving many unable or struggling to access care; but in France, lawmakers have found a way to enact affordable, universal childcare. The childcare facilities are government-run and equipped with highly trained and educated employees, including an on-call pediatrician and child psychologist. Since the system has been in place, female labor force participation and the country's birth rate have increased and both are now higher than that of the U.S.

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