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Advanced Robust and Nonparametric Methods in Efficiency Analysis: Methodology and Applications

By Cinzia Daraio , Leopold Simar

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2007
ISBN
9780387351551, 0387351558
Open Library ID
OL7445637M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (5967881 bytes)
Series
Studies in Productivity and Efficiency
Edition
1
Pages
267\267
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

Providing a systematic and comprehensive treatment of recent developments in efficiency analysis, this readable book makes available an intuitive yet rigorous presentation of advanced nonparametric and robust methods. This flexible toolbox can be used in theories based on the neoclassical theory of production and its alternatives, including evolutionary theories. The methods are complemented by empirical analysis of three different economic fields: scientific research, mutual funds industry and the insurance sector. The research demonstrates the utility of the toolbox for a wide range of economic issues, including the analysis of economies of scale and scope, dynamics of age and agglomeration effects, trade-offs in production and service activities, and explanations of efficiency differentials. Of interest to applied economists broadly, this book will also be of interest to those focused on Operations Research and/or Management Science.

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