China's Provincial Eco-Efficiency and Its Driving Factors-Based on Network DEA and PLS-SEM Method.

Int J Environ Res Public Health · 2020 · PMC7700569 · PMID 33238577

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An apparent trend of gradual increase was also observed from the western areas to the southeast coastal areas.

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