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Principal-agent problems in health care systems: an international perspective

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  • Smith, Peter C.
  • Stepan, Adolf
  • Valdmanis, Vivian
  • Verheyen, Piet

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  • Smith, Peter C. & Stepan, Adolf & Valdmanis, Vivian & Verheyen, Piet, 1997. "Principal-agent problems in health care systems: an international perspective," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 41(1), pages 37-60, July.
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