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Technological change and efficiency in the presence of quasi-fixed inputs: A DEA application to the hospital sector

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  • Ouellette, Pierre & Vierstraete, Valerie, 2004. "Technological change and efficiency in the presence of quasi-fixed inputs: A DEA application to the hospital sector," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 154(3), pages 755-763, May.
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