An Introduction to Efficiency and Productivity Analysis - Softcover

D. S. Prasada Rao George E. Battese Tim Coelli; D. S. Prasada Rao; George E. Battese

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0792380622 ISBN 13: 9780792380627

Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1997

Synopsis

An Introduction to Efficiency and Productivity Analysis is designed as a primer for anyone seeking an authoritative introduction to efficiency and productivity analysis. It is a systematic treatment of four relatively new methodologies in Efficiency/Production Analysis: (a) Least-Squares Econometric Production Models, (b) Total Factor Productivity (TFP) Indices, (c) Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), and (d) Stochastic Frontiers. Each method is discussed thoroughly. First, the basic elements of each method are discussed using models to illustrate the method's fundamentals, and, second, the discussion is expanded to treat the extensions and varieties of each method's uses. Finally, one or more case studies are provided as a full illustration of how each methodology can be used. In addition, all four methodologies will be linked in the book's presentation by examining the advantages and disadvantages of each method and the problems to which each method can be most suitably applied. The book offers the first unified text presentation of methods that will be of use to students, researchers and practitioners who work in the growing area of Efficiency/Productivity Analysis. The book also p

Edition details

• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0792380622
• ISBN 13: 9780792380627
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 296