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The inequity of informal payments for health care: The case of Hungary

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  • Szende, Agota & Culyer, Anthony Johr, 2006. "The inequity of informal payments for health care: The case of Hungary," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 75(3), pages 262-271, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:75:y:2006:i:3:p:262-271
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