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On the (in)efficiency of Swiss hospitals

L. Steinmann Socioeconomic Institute, University of Zurich, Hottingerstr. 10 CH-8032 Zurich, Switzerland
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P. Zweifel Socioeconomic Institute, University of Zurich, Hottingerstr. 10 CH-8032 Zurich, Switzerland
Pages 361-370 | Published online: 22 Oct 2010

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