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On the robustness of the bowl phenomenon

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  • So, Kut C.

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  • Hillier, Frederick S. & So, Kut C., 1996. "On the robustness of the bowl phenomenon," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 89(3), pages 496-515, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:89:y:1996:i:3:p:496-515
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