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In this paper, we deal with the problem of searching the efficient frontier in Data Envelopment Analysis. The approach developed to make a free search on the efficient frontier in multiple objective linear programming can also be used in DEA. The search is useful, when preference information is desired to incorporate into efficiency analysis. For instance, the DM may want to use some flexibility in locating a reference unit for an inefficient unit or (s)he would like to find the most preferred input- and output-values on the efficient frontier. Using a numerical example, we will demonstrate how to make the search and how to use the results.
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Korhonen, P. (2002). Searching the Efficient Frontier in Data Envelopment Analysis. In: Bouyssou, D., Jacquet-Lagrèze, E., Perny, P., Słowiński, R., Vanderpooten, D., Vincke, P. (eds) Aiding Decisions with Multiple Criteria. International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, vol 44. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0843-4_24
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