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Optimizing the use of contingent labor when demand is uncertain

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  • Pinker, Edieal J.
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  • Pinker, Edieal J. & Larson, Richard C., 2003. "Optimizing the use of contingent labor when demand is uncertain," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 144(1), pages 39-55, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:144:y:2003:i:1:p:39-55
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