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Adverse selection and categorical discrimination in the health insurance markets: the effects of genetic tests

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  • Strohmenger, R. & Wambach, A., 2000. "Adverse selection and categorical discrimination in the health insurance markets: the effects of genetic tests," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 19(2), pages 197-218, March.
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