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Relative efficiency measurement and prospects for yardstick competition in Brazilian electricity distribution

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  • Resende, Marcelo, 2002. "Relative efficiency measurement and prospects for yardstick competition in Brazilian electricity distribution," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 30(8), pages 637-647, June.
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