Testing for Economies of Scope in European Railways: an effciency analysis

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Testing for Economies of Scope in European Railways: an effciency analysis. / Wetzel, Heike; Growitsch, Christian.
Lüneburg: Universität Lüneburg, 2008. (Working paper series in economics; Vol. 72).

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Wetzel, H & Growitsch, C 2008 'Testing for Economies of Scope in European Railways: an effciency analysis' Working paper series in economics, vol. 72, Universität Lüneburg, Lüneburg.

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Wetzel, H., & Growitsch, C. (2008). Testing for Economies of Scope in European Railways: an effciency analysis. (Working paper series in economics; Vol. 72). Universität Lüneburg.

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Wetzel H, Growitsch C. Testing for Economies of Scope in European Railways: an effciency analysis. Lüneburg: Universität Lüneburg. 2008. (Working paper series in economics).

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