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A game theoretic model of the relationship between prices and waiting times

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  • Farnworth, Michael G., 2003. "A game theoretic model of the relationship between prices and waiting times," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 22(1), pages 47-60, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jhecon:v:22:y:2003:i:1:p:47-60
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