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Can we assume that research participants are utility maximisers?

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  • Gethin Griffith
  • Val Morrison
  • J. Williams
  • Rhiannon Edwards

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  • Gethin Griffith & Val Morrison & J. Williams & Rhiannon Edwards, 2009. "Can we assume that research participants are utility maximisers?," The European Journal of Health Economics, Springer;Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gesundheitsökonomie (DGGÖ), vol. 10(2), pages 187-196, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:eujhec:v:10:y:2009:i:2:p:187-196
    DOI: 10.1007/s10198-008-0118-1
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    Keywords

    Utility maximisation; Experiment; University; I1;
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    • I1 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health

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