T.J. Coelli, D.S.P. Rao, C.J. O'Donnell, G.E.

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An Introduction to Efficiency and Productivity Analysis

▶ 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
2nd ed. 2005, XVII, 349 p. ▶ In addition, the parametric methods section has been updated to
cover scope economies; confidence intervals; testing and imposing
Printed book regularity conditions; and Bayesian methods

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productivity analysis. The book provides an accessible introduction to the four principal
methods involved: econometric estimation of average response models; index numbers;
eBook data envelopment analysis (DEA); and stochastic firontier analysis (SFA). For each method,
we provide a detailed introduction to the basic concepts, give some simple numerical
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examples, discuss some of the more important extensions to the basic methods, and
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provide references for further reading. In addition, we provide a number of detailed
empirical applications using real-world data. The book can be used as a textbook or as a
MyCopy reference text. As a textbook, it probably contains too much material to cover in a single
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to undergraduate students and those doing a major in another field, such as business
management or health studies.

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