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On estimating the social costs of national economic policy: A critical examination of the Brenner study

Social Indicators ResearchPublished 1 April 1979
Lawrence E. Cohen, Marcus Felson
Citations87
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SJR score0.93
SNIP1.48

Abstract

This is a critique of Brenner's attempt to link morbidity and mortality to inflation, per capita income and unemployment. Several specific defects and recommendations are cited.

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Health Professions