It is a common belief from people with business training, that pharmaceutical companies do not want a one time cure for diseases, because it only creates a one time revenue stream. However, if the drug company could manage the disease with medication, that would generate years worth of revenue. This dilemma brings up an ethical question, is profit more important than bettering society and helping people.
Also, if cures are unprofitable vs maintenance of the disease with medication; are companies even investing research dollars towards finding future one time cures for diseases.
Finally if I am a public traded corporation that answers to shareholders, the CEO is going to most likely choose the option that makes the most revenue per dollar invested.
Most business articles that I have read believe that corporations will always choose medications over a cure for disease to treat patients, because it is more profitable.
I know that this is a hotly debated subject, and their are many opinions on the subject. I would be interested to see what a researcher has to say vs a corporate CEO that answers to shareholders.
Economic and Finance 
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