An Introduction to Efficiency and Productivity Analysis - Softcover

Coelli, Timothy J.; Rao, Dodla Sai Prasada; O'Donnell, Christopher J.; Battese, George Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 038724266X ISBN 13: 9780387242668

Publisher: Springer, 2005

Synopsis

Softcover version of the second edition Hardcover. Incorporates a new author, Dr. Chris O'Donnell, who brings considerable expertise to the project in the area of performance measurement. Numerous topics are being added and more applications using real data, as well as exercises at the end of the chapters. Data sets, computer codes and software will be available for download from the web to accompany the volume.

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Review

From the reviews of the second edition:

"The authors introduce the four major methods economists use to analyze efficiency and productivity: econometric estimation of average response, index numbers, data envelopment analysis (DEA), and stochastic frontier analysis. They intend the book primarily as a text for students in economics and also for students in other disciplines, such as business administration. ... On the whole, I rate the book as excellent ... ." (Jamshed A. Modi, Interfaces, Vol. 37 (2), 2007)

Synopsis

This second edition provides a significant revision of the popular first edition that was published in 1998. It remains the only book that provides a comprehensive and unified introduction to the main techniques used in this field. Namely, index number methods, data envelopment analysis (DEA) and econometric techniques, including stochastic frontier analysis (SFA). (Also available in hardcover - 0-387-24265-1.)

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 038724266X
• ISBN 13: 9780387242668
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 366