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Analysis of trends in technical and allocative efficiency: An application to Texas public school districts

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  • Banker, Rajiv D.
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  • Banker, Rajiv D. & Janakiraman, Surya & Natarajan, Ram, 2004. "Analysis of trends in technical and allocative efficiency: An application to Texas public school districts," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 154(2), pages 477-491, April.
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