An Introduction to Efficiency and Productivity Analysis by Timothy J. Coelli
Publisher: Springer; 2 edition (November 29, 2006) | ISBN-10: 0387242651 | PDF | 14 Mb | 350 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2 edition (November 29, 2006) | ISBN-10: 0387242651 | PDF | 14 Mb | 350 pages
An Introduction to Efficiency and Productivity Analysis is designed to be a general introduction for those who wish to study efficiency and productivity analysis. The book provides an accessible, well-written introduction to the four principal methods involved: econometric estimation of average response models; index numbers, data envelopment analysis (DEA); and stochastic frontier analysis (SFA).
For each method, a detailed introduction to the basic concepts is presented,; numerical examples are provided, and some of the more important extensions to the basic methods are discussed. Of special interest is the systematic use of detailed empirical applications using real-world data throughout the book.