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The optimal negligence standard in health care under supply-side cost sharing

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  • Anja Olbrich, 2008. "The optimal negligence standard in health care under supply-side cost sharing," International Journal of Health Economics and Management, Springer, vol. 8(2), pages 73-85, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ijhcfe:v:8:y:2008:i:2:p:73-85
    DOI: 10.1007/s10754-008-9034-2
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    Keywords

    Medical malpractice; Negligence rule; Court errors; Defensive medicine; I11; K13;
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    JEL classification:

    • I11 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Analysis of Health Care Markets
    • K13 - Law and Economics - - Basic Areas of Law - - - Tort Law and Product Liability; Forensic Economics

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