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A proposal to solve the comparability problem in cost-utility analysis

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  • Herrero, Carmen
  • Pinto, Jose Luis

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  • Bleichrodt, Han & Herrero, Carmen & Pinto, Jose Luis, 2002. "A proposal to solve the comparability problem in cost-utility analysis," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 21(3), pages 397-403, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jhecon:v:21:y:2002:i:3:p:397-403
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