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Measurement and sources of overall and input inefficiencies: Evidences and implications in hospital services

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  • Hwang, Yuhchang
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  • Chen, Andrew & Hwang, Yuhchang & Shao, Benjamin, 2005. "Measurement and sources of overall and input inefficiencies: Evidences and implications in hospital services," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 161(2), pages 447-468, March.
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