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The impact of malpractice fears on cesarean section rates

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  • Dubay, Lisa
  • Kaestner, Robert
  • Waidmann, Timothy

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  • Dubay, Lisa & Kaestner, Robert & Waidmann, Timothy, 1999. "The impact of malpractice fears on cesarean section rates," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 18(4), pages 491-522, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jhecon:v:18:y:1999:i:4:p:491-522
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