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Price and Income Elasticities of Demand for Modern Health Care: The Case of Infant Delivery in the Philippines

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  • Schwartz, J Brad
  • Akin, John S
  • Popkin, Barry M

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  • Schwartz, J Brad & Akin, John S & Popkin, Barry M, 1988. "Price and Income Elasticities of Demand for Modern Health Care: The Case of Infant Delivery in the Philippines," The World Bank Economic Review, World Bank, vol. 2(1), pages 49-76, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:wbecrv:v:2:y:1988:i:1:p:49-76
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