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Testing the assumptions of rationality, continuity and symmetry when applying discrete choice experiments in health care

Mandy Ryan Health Economics Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Polwarth Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 9ZD, Scotland, UK
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Angela Bate Health Economics Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Polwarth Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 9ZD, Scotland, UK
Pages 59-63 | Published online: 06 Oct 2010

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