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Medicaid Benefit Generosity and Labor Market Outcomes

Evidence from Medicaid Adult Vision Benefits

Michel H. Boudreaux and Brandy J. Lipton
Journal of Human Resources, March 2021, 56 (2) 539-569; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.56.2.1117-9193R2
Michel H. Boudreaux
Michel Boudreaux is an associate professor of health policy and management at the University of Maryland.
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Brandy Lipton is an assistant professor of health management and policy at San Diego State University
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