United-States Nursing-Homes - Are They Cost-Efficient

    Authors

    R. A. Hofler;B. Rungeling

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Econ. Lett.

    Keywords

    Economics

    Abstract

    Utilizing a system of allocative efficiency functions and a short-run variable cost frontier, the following analysis avoids many statistical problems associated with measuring efficiency. Using an underutilized data base, the authors find that inefficiency increases costs only a trivial amount.

    Journal Title

    Economics Letters

    Volume

    44

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-1994

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    301

    Last Page

    305

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:A1994NH90400013

    ISSN

    0165-1765

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