Fabbri, Daniele; Monfardini, Chiara - Department of Economics and Related Studies, University … - 2006
In this paper we assess the relative effectiveness of user charges and administrative waiting times as a tool for …, so that user charges act as a net deterrent for over-consumption. The public provision of healthcare does not induce the … wealthy to opt out. Moreover our evidence suggests that user charges and waiting lists do not serve redistributive purposes. …