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An examination of flexible spending accounts

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  • Cardon, James H. & Showalter, Mark H., 2001. "An examination of flexible spending accounts," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 20(6), pages 935-954, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jhecon:v:20:y:2001:i:6:p:935-954
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