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Choosing between public and private health-care: A case study of malaria treatment in Brazil

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  • de Bartolome, Charles A. M. & Vosti, Stephen A., 1995. "Choosing between public and private health-care: A case study of malaria treatment in Brazil," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 14(2), pages 191-205, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jhecon:v:14:y:1995:i:2:p:191-205
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