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Degree quality: An investigation into differences between UK universities

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  1. Department of Operational Research, University of Lancaster, LA1 4YX, Lancaster, UK

    Jill Johnes

  2. Department of Economics, University of Lancaster, LA1 4YX, Lancaster, UK

    Jim Taylor

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Johnes, J., Taylor, J. Degree quality: An investigation into differences between UK universities. High Educ 16, 581–602 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00128423

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