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How do nonprofit hospitals manage earnings?

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  • Leone, Andrew J. & Van Horn, R. Lawrence, 2005. "How do nonprofit hospitals manage earnings?," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 24(4), pages 815-837, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jhecon:v:24:y:2005:i:4:p:815-837
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