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Perceived need and actual demand for health insurance among rural Chinese residents

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  • Wang, H. Holly & Rosenman, Robert, 2007. "Perceived need and actual demand for health insurance among rural Chinese residents," China Economic Review, Elsevier, vol. 18(4), pages 373-388.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:chieco:v:18:y:2007:i:4:p:373-388
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