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Cost efficiency of Belgian local governments: A comparative analysis of FDH, DEA, and econometric approaches

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De Borger, Bruno
Kerstens, Kristiaan

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Volume (Year): 26 (1996)
Issue (Month): 2 (April)
Pages: 145-170
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