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Effects of hospital mergers and acquisitions on prices

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  • Krishnan, Ranjani A.
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  • Krishnan, Ranjani A. & Krishnan, Hema, 2003. "Effects of hospital mergers and acquisitions on prices," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 56(8), pages 647-656, August.
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