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Time preference, the discounted utility model and health

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  • Bleichrodt, Han
  • Gafni, Amiram
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  • Bleichrodt, Han & Gafni, Amiram, 1996. "Time preference, the discounted utility model and health," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 15(1), pages 49-66, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jhecon:v:15:y:1996:i:1:p:49-66
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