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Symposium introduction: Is certificate‐of‐need needed?

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Certificate‐of‐need (CON) laws have been extensively studied in the existing literature, but important questions remain on their broad effects in specific settings and select outcomes. In this symposium, modern causal inference techniques are used to measure the effects of CON laws on rural patients, in the substance use disorder treatment setting, and on the labor market more broadly. The results of the papers are summarized, and areas for further research are shared.

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  • Edward J. Timmons, 2025. "Symposium introduction: Is certificate‐of‐need needed?," Southern Economic Journal, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 92(1), pages 3-5, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:soecon:v:92:y:2025:i:1:p:3-5
    DOI: 10.1002/soej.12769
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    1. Stratmann, Thomas & Koopman, Chris, 2016. "Entry Regulation and Rural Health Care: Certificate-of-Need Laws, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, and Community Hospitals," Working Papers 06893, George Mason University, Mercatus Center.
    2. Stratmann, Thomas & Monaghan, Steven, 2017. "The Effect of Interest Group Pressure on Favorable Regulatory Decisions: The Case of Certificate-of-Need Laws," Working Papers 05196, George Mason University, Mercatus Center.
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