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DEA and its use in the regulation of water companies

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  • Thanassoulis, Emmanuel, 2000. "DEA and its use in the regulation of water companies," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 127(1), pages 1-13, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:127:y:2000:i:1:p:1-13
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