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Data Envelopment Analysis: A Practical Tool to Measure Performance

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  • Julie Harrison
  • Li Chen

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  • Paul Rouse & Julie Harrison & Li Chen, 2010. "Data Envelopment Analysis: A Practical Tool to Measure Performance," Australian Accounting Review, CPA Australia, vol. 20(2), pages 165-177, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ausact:v:20:y:2010:i:2:p:165-177
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