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Efficiency analysis of Chinese industry: A directional distance function approach

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  • Watanabe, Michio & Tanaka, Katsuya, 2007. "Efficiency analysis of Chinese industry: A directional distance function approach," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 35(12), pages 6323-6331, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:35:y:2007:i:12:p:6323-6331
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