An analysis of the financial performance of defense business segments using data envelopment analysis

Journal of Accounting and Public Policy

Volumn 18, Issue 4-5, 1999, Pages 287-310

  Bowlin, William F ^a  

^a Environ Programs Univ of N Iowa   (United States)

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EID: 0347090867     PISSN: 02784254     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0278-4254(99)00018-6     Document Type: Article

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