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Time preference, the discounted utility model and health

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  • Bleichrodt, Han
  • Gafni, Amiram

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  • Bleichrodt, Han & Gafni, Amiram, 1996. "Time preference, the discounted utility model and health," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 15(1), pages 49-66, February.
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