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This is the only book that provides a comprehensive and unified introduction to the main techniques used in this field: index number methods, data envelopment analysis (DEA) and econometric techniques, including stochastic frontier analysis (SFA)
For each technique the basic methods are carefully described with the aid of numerous diagrams, simple empirical examples and computer output listings. The more advanced aspects of each technique are then discussed after the basic ideas are covered
The DEA section has been updated to cover weights restrictions; super efficiency; bootstrapping; short run cost minimization; and profit maximization
The productivity growth section has been updated to cover the issues of shadow prices and scale effects
In addition, the parametric methods section has been updated to cover scope economies; confidence intervals; testing and imposing regularity conditions; and Bayesian methods
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Table of contents (12 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
Reviews
From the reviews of the second edition:
"The authors introduce the four major methods economists use to analyze efficiency and productivity: econometric estimation of average response, index numbers, data envelopment analysis (DEA), and stochastic frontier analysis. They intend the book primarily as a text for students in economics and also for students in other disciplines, such as business administration. … On the whole, I rate the book as excellent … ." (Jamshed A. Modi, Interfaces, Vol. 37 (2), 2007)
Authors and Affiliations
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University of Queensland, Australia
Timothy J. Coelli, D.S. Prasada Rao, Christopher J. O’Donnell, George E. Battese
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: An Introduction to Efficiency and Productivity Analysis
Authors: Timothy J. Coelli, D.S. Prasada Rao, Christopher J. O’Donnell, George E. Battese
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/b136381
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Business and Economics, Economics and Finance (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag US 2005
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-24265-1Published: 22 July 2005
Softcover ISBN: 978-0-387-24266-8Published: 25 August 2005
eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-25895-9Published: 06 December 2005
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XVII, 349
Topics: Econometrics, Industrial Organization, Business and Management, general, Operations Research/Decision Theory, Operations Management, Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing