An Introduction to Efficiency and Productivity Analysis
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.
Ausstattung/Bilder: 2nd ed. 2006. XVIII, 350 p. w. 46 ill.
Seitenzahl: 368
Best.Nr. des Verlages: 11373735
Englisch
Abmessung: 235mm x 155mm x 19mm
Gewicht: 525g
ISBN-13: 9780387242668
ISBN-10: 038724266X
Best.Nr.: 14733554
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)
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)
Timothy J. Coelli, University of Queensland, Australia / D.S. Prasada Rao, University of Queensland, Australia / Christopher J. O'Donnell, University of Queensland, Australia / George E. Battese, University of Queensland, Australia
