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Research Article

Dynamic Effects of Long-Term Care Insurance on Healthcare Expenditures: Evidence from South Korea

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Pages 446-461 | Received 08 Feb 2023, Accepted 13 Jun 2023, Published online: 28 Jun 2023

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