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Efficiency change and growth in productivity: the Asian growth experience

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  • Chang, Ching-Cheng & Luh, Yir-Hueih, 1999. "Efficiency change and growth in productivity: the Asian growth experience," Journal of Asian Economics, Elsevier, vol. 10(4), pages 551-570.
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