Allocative efficiency in branch banking

Bank branch efficiency and organization change is analyzed using data from 50 savings bank branches in Sweden. First, technical and allocative efficiencies are analyzed, using non-priced and priced inputs. Secondly, by grouping the branches according to their organizational designation, efficiency i...

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Published in:European journal of operational research 2001-10, Vol.134 (2), p.232-242
Main Authors: Hartman, Thomas E., Storbeck, James E., Byrnes, Patricia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allocations
Allocative efficiency
Bank branch efficiency
Banking
Branch banking
Business Administration
Business and economics
Business studies
Efficiency
Ekonomi
Företagsekonomi
Mathematical models
Operations research
SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Studies
Swedish banking industry
Technical efficiency
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Summary:Bank branch efficiency and organization change is analyzed using data from 50 savings bank branches in Sweden. First, technical and allocative efficiencies are analyzed, using non-priced and priced inputs. Secondly, by grouping the branches according to their organizational designation, efficiency is examined by level of service. Trends in performance over two time periods are also analyzed.
ISSN:0377-2217
1872-6860
1872-6860
DOI:10.1016/S0377-2217(00)00257-5