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Public Spending on AIDS Education: An Economic Analysis

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  • Philipson, Tomas & Posner, Richard A, 1994. "Public Spending on AIDS Education: An Economic Analysis," Journal of Law and Economics, University of Chicago Press, vol. 37(1), pages 17-38, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:jlawec:v:37:y:1994:i:1:p:17-38
    DOI: 10.1086/467305
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