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Efficiency estimation and error decomposition in the stochastic frontier model: A Monte Carlo analysis

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  • Ruggiero, John, 1999. "Efficiency estimation and error decomposition in the stochastic frontier model: A Monte Carlo analysis," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 115(3), pages 555-563, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:115:y:1999:i:3:p:555-563
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