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R&D efficiency and economic performance: A cross-country analysis using the stochastic frontier approach

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  • Wang, Eric C., 2007. "R&D efficiency and economic performance: A cross-country analysis using the stochastic frontier approach," Journal of Policy Modeling, Elsevier, vol. 29(2), pages 345-360.
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