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Access to Care, Provider Choice, and the Infant Health Gradient

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  • Anna Aizer
  • Adriana Lleras-Muney
  • Mark Stabile

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  • Anna Aizer & Adriana Lleras-Muney & Mark Stabile, 2005. "Access to Care, Provider Choice, and the Infant Health Gradient," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 95(2), pages 248-252, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:95:y:2005:i:2:p:248-252
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