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The Value of Progress against Cancer in the Elderly

In: Investigations in the Economics of Aging

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  • Jay Bhattacharya
  • Alan M. Garber
  • Matthew Miller
  • Daniella Perlroth

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  • Jay Bhattacharya & Alan M. Garber & Matthew Miller & Daniella Perlroth, 2011. "The Value of Progress against Cancer in the Elderly," NBER Chapters, in: Investigations in the Economics of Aging, pages 203-233, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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