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Research Article

To SIB or not to SIB? A comparative analysis of the commissioning processes of two proposed health-focused Social Impact Bond financed interventions in England

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Pages 28-43 | Received 13 Apr 2017, Accepted 17 Jan 2019, Published online: 20 Feb 2019

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