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Do doctors respond to financial incentives? UK family doctors and the GP fundholder scheme

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  • Croxson, B. & Propper, C. & Perkins, A., 2001. "Do doctors respond to financial incentives? UK family doctors and the GP fundholder scheme," Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier, vol. 79(2), pages 375-398, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:pubeco:v:79:y:2001:i:2:p:375-398
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