Abnormal returns and the regulation of nonprofit hospital sales and conversions
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A study on the acquisition of non-profit hospitals by the investor owned chains that prompted the state to regulate laws regarding the mergers. It has been observed that prior to regulation the investor owned chains did not earn abnormal returns form their acquisition of non-profit hospitals and earned greater interest when they purchased other investor owned and privately owned hospitals. When states adopted regulations subsequently, acquisitions slowed down and the acquirer returns became negative.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 2005
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How do zero tolerance drunk driving laws work?
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First comprehensive analysis of the effects of 'Zero Tolerance' (ZT) Drunk Driving Laws, which set very low legal blood alcohol limits for individuals under age 21 has been provided. Mixed evidence has been found of ZT effects for females and no robust effects on drinking participation or drunk driving for either sex.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 2004
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Youth alcohol use and risky sexual behavior: evidence from underage drunk driving laws
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Alcohol plays an important role in the risky sexual behavior among youths. The results of effect of eZero ToleranceE driving laws in controlling gonorrhea rates using age and race groups are presented.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 2005
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