Recent developments in DEA: The mathematical programming approach to frontier analysis

doi:10.1016/0304-4076(90)90045-U

Journal of Econometrics

Volume 46, Issues 1–2, October–November 1990, Pages 7-38

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Abstract

This paper discusses the mathematical programming approach to frontier estimation known as Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). We examine the effect of model orientation on the efficient frontier and the effect of convexity requirements on returns to scale. Transformations between models are provided. Methodological extensions and alternate models that have been proposed are reviewed and the advantages and limitations of a DEA approach are presented.

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Recent developments in DEA: The mathematical programming approach to frontier analysis

Abstract

European Journal of Operational Research

Socio-Economic Planning Sciences

European Journal of Operational Research

Operations Research Letters

Socio-Economic Planning Sciences

Operations Research Letters

Journal of Econometrics

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