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An Introduction to Efficiency and Productivity Analysis

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  • © 1998

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Authors:
  1. Tim Coelli

    1. Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis, University of New England, Armidale, Australia

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  2. D. S. Prasada Rao

    1. Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis, University of New England, Armidale, Australia

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  3. George E. Battese

    1. Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis, University of New England, Armidale, Australia

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Introduction

    • Tim Coelli, D. S. Prasada Rao, George E. Battese
    Pages 1-9

  3. Review of Production Economics

    • Tim Coelli, D. S. Prasada Rao, George E. Battese
    Pages 11-37

  4. Additional Topics in Production Economics

    • Tim Coelli, D. S. Prasada Rao, George E. Battese
    Pages 39-67

  5. Index Numbers and Productivity Measurement

    • Tim Coelli, D. S. Prasada Rao, George E. Battese
    Pages 69-97

  6. Economic Theory and Index Numbers

    • Tim Coelli, D. S. Prasada Rao, George E. Battese
    Pages 99-131

  7. Efficiency Measurement Using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)

    • Tim Coelli, D. S. Prasada Rao, George E. Battese
    Pages 133-160

  8. Additional Topics on Data Envelopment Analysis

    • Tim Coelli, D. S. Prasada Rao, George E. Battese
    Pages 161-181

  9. Efficiency Measurement Using Stochastic Frontiers

    • Tim Coelli, D. S. Prasada Rao, George E. Battese
    Pages 183-198

  10. Additional Topics on Stochastic Frontiers

    • Tim Coelli, D. S. Prasada Rao, George E. Battese
    Pages 199-219

  11. Productivity Measurement Using Efficiency Measurement Methods

    • Tim Coelli, D. S. Prasada Rao, George E. Battese
    Pages 221-242

  12. Conclusions

    • Tim Coelli, D. S. Prasada Rao, George E. Battese
    Pages 243-249

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 251-275
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About this book

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 provides detailed advice on computer programs which can be used to calculate the various measures. This involves a number of presentations of computer instructions and output listings for the SHAZAM, TFPIP, DEAP and FRONTIER computer programs.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis, University of New England, Armidale, Australia

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

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