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Estimating output substitutability of hospital services: A distance function approach

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  • Grosskopf, S.
  • Margaritis, D.
  • Valdmanis, V.

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  • Grosskopf, S. & Margaritis, D. & Valdmanis, V., 1995. "Estimating output substitutability of hospital services: A distance function approach," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 80(3), pages 575-587, February.
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