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Technical Efficiency of Takaful Industry: A Comparative Study of Malaysia and GCC Countries

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  • Hela Miniaoui & Anissa Chaibi, 2014. "Technical Efficiency of Takaful Industry: A Comparative Study of Malaysia and GCC Countries," Working Papers 2014-55, Department of Research, Ipag Business School.
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