An Introduction to Efficiency and Productivity Analysis

Timothy J. Coelli, D. S. Prasada Rao, Christopher J. O'Donnell, George E. Battese

350 pages, parution le 31/07/2005 (2^eme édition)

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The second edition of 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.

In recent years, there have been a number of excellent advance-level books published on performance measurement. This book, however, is the first systematic survey of performance measurement with the express purpose of introducing the field to a wide audience of students, researchers, and practitioners. Indeed, the 2nd Edition maintains its uniqueness: (1) It is a well-written introduction to the field. (2) It outlines, discusses and compares the four principal methods for efficiency and productivity analysis in a well-motivated presentation. (3) It provides detailed advice on computer programs that can be used to implement these performance measurement methods. The book contains computer instructions and output listings for the SHAZAM, LIMDEP, TFPIP, DEAP and FRONTIER computer programs.

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Preface
Introduction
Review of Production Economics
Productivity and Efficiency Measurement Concepts
Index Numbers and Productivity Measurement
Data and Measurement Issues
Data Envelopment Analysis
Additional Topics on Data Envelopment Analysis
Econometric Estimation of Production Technologies
Stochastic Frontier Analysis
Additional Topics on Stochastic Frontier Analysis
The Calculation and Decomposition of Productivity Change Using Frontier Methods
Conclusions
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
References
Author Index
Subject Index

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Éditeur(s)	Springer
Auteur(s)	Timothy J. Coelli, D. S. Prasada Rao, Christopher J. O'Donnell, George E. Battese
Parution	31/07/2005
Édition	2^eme édition
Nb. de pages	350
Format	15,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	625g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780387242668
ISBN13	978-0-387-24266-8