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Stochastic demand, production responses and hospital costs

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  • McGuire, Alistair

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  • Hughes, David & McGuire, Alistair, 2003. "Stochastic demand, production responses and hospital costs," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 22(6), pages 999-1010, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jhecon:v:22:y:2003:i:6:p:999-1010
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