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Partnerships, Profit Sharing, and Quality Competition in the Medical Profession

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  • W. Bradford & Robert Martin, 2000. "Partnerships, Profit Sharing, and Quality Competition in the Medical Profession," Review of Industrial Organization, Springer;The Industrial Organization Society, vol. 17(2), pages 193-208, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:revind:v:17:y:2000:i:2:p:193-208
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1007894428368
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