Estimating Log Models: To Transform or Not to Transform?
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- Manning, Willard G. & Mullahy, John, 2001. "Estimating log models: to transform or not to transform?," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 20(4), pages 461-494, July.
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- I1 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health
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