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Information and consumer choice: The value of publicized health plan ratings

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  • Jin, Ginger Zhe & Sorensen, Alan T., 2006. "Information and consumer choice: The value of publicized health plan ratings," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 25(2), pages 248-275, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jhecon:v:25:y:2006:i:2:p:248-275
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