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Non-discretionary and discretionary factors and scale in data envelopment analysis

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  • Syrjanen, Mikko J., 2004. "Non-discretionary and discretionary factors and scale in data envelopment analysis," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 158(1), pages 20-33, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:158:y:2004:i:1:p:20-33
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