Economics of efficiency measurement by the DEA approach

Three aspects of efficiency measurement by data envelopment analysis are discussed here analytically. These aspects comprise output-specific input allocations by each firm, flexibility in the production process and the role of learning by doing in efficiency improvement.

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Published in:Applied economics 2002-06, Vol.34 (9), p.1133-1139
Main Author: Sengupta, Jati K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied economics
Data analysis
Data envelopment analysis
Economic efficiency
Economic models
Economic performance
Economic theory
Efficiency
Measurement
Studies
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Summary:Three aspects of efficiency measurement by data envelopment analysis are discussed here analytically. These aspects comprise output-specific input allocations by each firm, flexibility in the production process and the role of learning by doing in efficiency improvement.
ISSN:0003-6846
1466-4283
DOI:10.1080/00036840110072305