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Health and Democracy

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  • Masayuki Kudamatsu

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  • Timothy Besley & Masayuki Kudamatsu, 2006. "Health and Democracy," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 96(2), pages 313-318, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:96:y:2006:i:2:p:313-318
    DOI: 10.1257/000282806777212053
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