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A note on returns to scale in DEA

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  • Banker, R. D.
  • Bardhan, I.
  • Cooper, W. W.

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  • Banker, R. D. & Bardhan, I. & Cooper, W. W., 1996. "A note on returns to scale in DEA," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 88(3), pages 583-585, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:88:y:1996:i:3:p:583-585
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    1. Banker, Rajiv D. & Thrall, R. M., 1992. "Estimation of returns to scale using data envelopment analysis," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 62(1), pages 74-84, October.
    2. Ahn, Taesik & Charnes, Abraham & Cooper, William W., 1988. "Efficiency characterizations in different DEA models," Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, Elsevier, vol. 22(6), pages 253-257.
    3. Banker, Rajiv D., 1984. "Estimating most productive scale size using data envelopment analysis," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 17(1), pages 35-44, July.
    4. Charnes, A. & Cooper, W. W. & Rhodes, E., 1978. "Measuring the efficiency of decision making units," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 2(6), pages 429-444, November.
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