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Data envelopment analysis and its application to the measurement of efficiency in higher education

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  • Johnes, Jill, 2006. "Data envelopment analysis and its application to the measurement of efficiency in higher education," Economics of Education Review, Elsevier, vol. 25(3), pages 273-288, June.
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