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Rationing by waiting lists: an empirical investigation

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  • Smith, Peter C.

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  • Martin, Stephen & Smith, Peter C., 1999. "Rationing by waiting lists: an empirical investigation," Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier, vol. 71(1), pages 141-164, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:pubeco:v:71:y:1999:i:1:p:141-164
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