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Estimating returns to scale in DEA

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  • Golany, Boaz & Yu, Gang, 1997. "Estimating returns to scale in DEA," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 103(1), pages 28-37, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:103:y:1997:i:1:p:28-37
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