Adam Park, Social Science Teacher at Senioritis.io

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Civil Law

Durham-Humphrey Amendment: The Distinction between Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs

Durham-Humphrey Amendment (FDCA) Piece of legislature that created the OTC and prescription drug categories The Durham-Humphrey Amendment is an amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Civil Law

The Significance of the Kefauver-Harris Amendment in Improving Drug Safety and Regulation in the United States

Kefauver-Harris Amendment (FDCA) Piece of legislature that required new drug products to be proven BOTH safe and effective. The Kefauver-Harris Amendment, also known as the FDCA (Federal...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Civil Law

Understanding the Prescription Drug Marketing Act: Regulations for Safe and Effective Distribution of Prescription Drugs

Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA) Piece of legislature that bans the sale, trade, or purchase of drug samples and the trafficking in and counterfeiting of drug coupons;...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Civil Law

Protecting Young Children: The Importance of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA)

Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) child resistant packaging The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) is a federal law that requires certain household substances to be packaged in...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Civil Law

Understanding the Controlled Substances Act: Regulations and Penalties for Drugs with High Abuse Potential

Controlled Substances Act The federal law giving authority to the Drug Enforcement Administration to regulate the sale and use of drugs. The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Economics

Understanding Economics: The Role of Demand in Consumer Behavior and Pricing Strategies

What is demand? The different amounts of the good or service that the buyer would purchase at different prices in a defined time period when all non-price...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Economics

The Law of Demand: Understanding How Consumers Respond to Market Prices

What is law of demand? There is an inverse relationship between the price of a product and the quantity demanded. The law of demand is a fundamental...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Economics

Understanding Demand Curve: Explaining the Negative Slope and Its Implications on Consumer Behavior

What type of slope is a demand curve? Downward/inverse slope A demand curve is a downward-sloping curve. This means that it has a negative slope, as the...