An alternative perspective on information asymmetry; Implications for consumer authority in physician services markets

Journal of Economics and Management Strategy

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 665-699

  Smith, Richard B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA   (United States)

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EID: 24144463938     PISSN: 10586407     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-9134.2005.00078.x     Document Type: Article

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