Monstad, Karin; Engesæter, Lars Birger; Espehaug, Birgitte - In: Health Economics 23 (2014) 4, pp. 446-461
ABSTRACT Waiting time is a rationing mechanism that is used in publicly funded healthcare systems. From an equity viewpoint, it is regarded as preferable to co‐payments. However, long waits are an indication of poor quality of service. To our knowledge, this analysis is the first to benefit...