Benchmarking with DEA, SFA, and R

Benchmarking with DEA, SFA, and R by Peter Bogetoft, Lars Otto.

This book covers recent advances in efficiency evaluations, most notably Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) methods.  It introduces the underlying theories, shows how to make the relevant calculations and discusses applications. The aim is to make the reader aware...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Bogetoft, Peter (Author), Otto, Lars (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
Edition:1st ed. 2011.
Series:International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, 157
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Operations research.
Decision making.
Econometrics.
Management science.
Industrial engineering.
Production engineering.
Electronic resources (E-books)
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to Benchmarking
  • 2. Efficiency Measures
  • 3. Production Models and Technology
  • 4. Data Envelopment Analysis DEA
  • 5. Additional Topics in DEA
  • 6. Statistical Analysis in DEA
  • 7. Stochastic Frontier Analysis SFA
  • 8. Additional Topics in SFA
  • 9. Merger Analysis
  • 10. Regulation and Contracting
  • Appendix. Getting Started with R: A Quick Introduction.

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