Introduction and Comparison of Data Development Analysis Software Packages

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Contents Preface About the Authors Chapter 1 Review of Data Envelopment Analysis Models 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Methods of Efficiency Measurement 1.2.1. Parametric Methods 1.2.2. Non-Parametric Methods 1.3. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) 1.4. Production Possibility Set (PPS) 1.5. Production Technology 1.6. DEA Models 1.6.1. CCR Model 1.6.2. BCC Model 1.6.3. Free Disposal Hull (FDH) Model 1.6.4. Radial Model 1.6.5. Directional Distance Function (DDF) Model 1.6.6. Additive Model 1.6.7. Non-Controllable Variable (NCN) Model 1.6.8. Undesirable Inputs/Outputs Model 1.6.9. Generalized DEA Model 1.6.10. Window Analysis Model 1.6.11. Malmquist Index 1.6.12. Slacks-Based Measure (SBM) Model 1.6.13. Assurance Region (AR) Model 1.6.14. Bounded Variable (BND) Model 1.6.15. Categorical Variable (CAT) Model 1.6.16. Bilateral Comparison Model 1.6.17. Enhanced Russell Measure (ERM) Model 1.6.18. Congestion Model 1.6.19. Cost and New Cost Efficiency Models 1.6.20. Revenue and New Revenue Efficiency Models 1.6.21. Profit and New Profit Efficiency Models 1.6.22. Ratio Efficiency Model 1.6.23. Scale Elasticity Model 1.6.24. Epsilon-Based Measure (EBM) Model 1.6.25. Weak Disposability Model 1.6.26. Metafrontier Model 1.6.27. Dynamic DEA Model 1.6.28. Network DEA Model 1.6.29. Context Dependent Model 1.6.30. Bootstrapping Model Conclusion Chapter 2 DEA Excel Software 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Software Presentation 2.2.1. Settings 2.2.2. BCC and CCR Models 2.2.3. Additive Model 2.2.4. NCN Model 2.2.5. Undesirable Input/Output Model 2.3. Running the DEA Excel Software Conclusion Chapter 3 DEA Frontier Software 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Software Presentation 3.2.1. Envelopment Model 3.2.2. Multiplier Model 3.2.3. SBM Model 3.2.4. Measure-Specific Model 3.3. Running the DEA Frontier Software Conclusion Chapter 4 DEA Solver Software 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Software Presentation 4.2.1. Models 4.2.2. Data File Preparation 4.2.2.1. CCR, BCC, IRS, DRS, GRS, SBM, FDH, EBM, Scale Elasticity, and Congestion Models 4.2.2.2. AR Model 4.2.2.3. AR Global Model 4.2.2.4. Super-Efficiency Model 4.2.2.5. NCN and NDSC Models 4.2.2.6. BND Model 4.2.2.7. Bilateral, System and CAT Models 4.2.2.8. Cost Efficiency and New Cost Efficiency Models 4.2.2.9. Revenue Efficiency and New Revenue Efficiency Models 4.2.2.10. Profit Efficiency and New Profit Efficiency Models 4.2.2.11. Malmquist-Radial and Malmquist, Window Analysis Models 4.2.2.12. Scale Elasticity Model 4.2.2.13. Congestion Model 4.2.2.14. Undesirable Outputs Model 4.2.2.15. Weighted SBM Model 4.2.2.16. Hybrid Model 4.2.2.17. Network DEA (Network SBM) Model 4.2.2.18. Dynamic DEA (Dynamic SBM) Model 4.2.2.19. Dynamic and Network SBM (DNSBM) Model 4.2.2.20. Non-Convex Model 4.2.2.21. Resampling Model 4.2.2.22. DDF Model 4.2.3. Types of Results for Worksheets 4.2.3.1. Score 4.2.3.2. Projection 4.2.3.3. Weight 4.2.3.4. Weighted Data 4.2.3.5. Summary 4.2.3.6. Slack 4.2.3.7. Graph 1 4.2.3.8. Graph 2 4.2.3.9. RTS 4.2.3.10. Malmquist k 4.2.3.11. Scale Elasticity 4.2.3.12. Congestion 4.2.3.13. Resample Summary 4.2.3.14. Window k 4.2.3.15. Decomposition 4.2.3.16. SASvsCRSvsVRS 4.3. Running the DEA Solver Software 4.3.1. Score 4.3.2. Projection 4.3.3. Weight 4.3.4. Weighted Data 4.3.5. Summary 4.3.6. Slack 4.3.7. Graph 1 4.3.8. Graph 2 4.3.9. RTS 4.3.10. Malmquist k 4.3.11. Scale Elasticity 4.3.12. Congestion 4.3.13. Resample Summary 4.3.14. Window k 4.3.15. Decomposition 4.3.16. SASvsCRSvsVRS Conclusion Chapter 5 DEAP Software 5.1. Introduction 5.2. Software Presentation 5.2.1. Executable File (DEAP.EXE) 5.2.2. Data File (EG-dta.txt) 5.2.3. Instruction File (EG-ins.txt) 5.2.4. Results File (EG-out.txt) 5.3. Running the DEAP Software Conclusion Chapter 6 EMS Software 6.1. Introduction 6.2. Software Presentation 6.2.1. Data File 6.2.2. Final Results 6.3. Running the EMS Software Conclusion Chapter 7 Frontier Analyst Software 7.1. Introduction 7.2. Software Presentation 7.2.1. Toolbar 7.2.1.1. Home 7.2.1.2. Source Data 7.2.1.3. Analysis 7.2.1.4. Result 7.2.1.5. Graph 7.2.1.6. Report 7.2.1.7. Translation 7.2.2. Data Entry 7.2.2.1. Transfer Data from Excel 7.2.2.2. Transfer Data from the Clipboard 7.2.2.3. Link to External Database 7.2.2.4. Use SPSS Software Information 7.2.2.5. Import Data from the Text File 7.2.2.6. Enter Data Manually 7.2.2.7. Import Data via Web Files 7.3. Running the Frontier Analyst Software 7.3.1. Potential Improvement 7.3.2. Reference Comparison 7.3.3. Input/Output Contributions 7.3.4. Reference Contributions 7.3.5. Efficiency Scores 7.3.6. Problem Solving Process Diagram 7.3.7. X-Y Plot 7.3.8. Efficiency Plot 7.3.9. Efficient Frontier Plot Conclusion Chapter 8 Pioneer Software 8.1. Introduction 8.2. Software Presentation 8.2.1. Software Models 8.2.2. Data Entry 8.2.3. Final Results 8.3. Running the Pioneer Software Conclusion Chapter 9 MaxDEA Software 9.1. Introduction 9.2. Software Presentation 9.2.1. Toolbar 9.2.1.1. Prepare Data 9.2.1.2. Run Model 9.2.1.2.1. Envelopment Models 9.2.1.2.1.1. Measuring Efficiency Based on Distance 9.2.1.2.1.2. Efficiency Measurement Based on Orientation 9.2.1.2.1.3. Efficiency Measurement Based on the RTS 9.2.1.2.1.4. Efficiency Measurement Based on Frontier 9.2.1.2.1.5. Advanced Models 1 9.2.1.2.1.6. Advanced Models 2 9.2.1.2.1.7. Results for Envelopment Models 9.2.1.2.1.8. Options 9.2.1.2.2. Multiplier Models 9.2.1.2.2.1. Measuring Efficiency Based on Distance 9.2.1.2.2.2. Efficiency Measurement Based on Orientation 9.2.1.2.2.3. Efficiency Measurement Based on the RTS 9.2.1.2.2.4. Advanced Models 1 and 2 9.2.1.2.2.5. Bootstrapping Model 9.2.1.2.2.6. Results 9.2.1.2.2.7. Options 9.2.1.3. Final Results 9.2.1.4. Frontier Graphs 9.2.1.5. Help 9.2.1.6. Software Language Setting 9.2.1.7. Editing 9.2.1.8. Filtering and Sorting 9.3. Running the MaxDEA Software Conclusion Chapter 10 MDeap Software 10.1. Introduction 10.2. Software Presentation 10.2.1. Toolbar 10.2.1.1. File 10.2.1.2. Edit 10.2.1.3. Unit 10.2.1.4. Variable 10.2.1.5. Model 10.2.1.6. View 10.2.1.7. Help 10.3. Running the MDeap Software Conclusion Chapter 11 PIM Software 11.1. Introduction 11.2. Software Presentation 11.2.1. Toolbar 11.2.1.1. File 11.2.1.2. View 11.2.1.3. Data 11.2.1.4. Run 11.2.1.5. Models 11.2.1.5.1. Model Selection 11.2.1.5.2. Final Results 11.2.1.6. Help 11.2.1.7. Project Explorer 11.2.2. Data Entry 11.3. Running the PIM Software Conclusion Chapter 12 DEAOS Web-Based Software 12.1. Introduction 12.2. Software Presentation 12.2.1. The Main Tools 12.2.2. Data Entry 12.2.3. Problem Solving 12.2.4. Final Results 12.3. Running the DEAOS Software Conclusion Chapter 13 Software Packages Comparison 13.1. Introduction 13.2. Software Packages Comparison Conclusion References Index Blank Page Blank Page