Journal: Journal of Productivity Analysis

Found 189 papers in total
A Monte Carlo study of ranked efficiency estimates from frontier models
A Monte Carlo study of ranked efficiency estimates from frontier models
2012,
Parametric stochastic frontier models yield firm‐level conditional...
Measuring efficiency in the presence of head‐to‐head competition
Measuring efficiency in the presence of head‐to‐head competition
2012,
We develop a new DEA model that measures organizational efficiency in the presence of...
An efficiency measure satisfying the Dmitruk–Koshevoy criteria on DEA technologies
An efficiency measure satisfying the Dmitruk–Koshevoy criteria on DEA technologies
2012,
The purpose of this paper is to develop an efficiency measurement model by enhancing a...
Returns‐to‐scale properties in DEA models: the fundamental role of interior points
Returns‐to‐scale properties in DEA models: the fundamental role of interior points
2012,
Attempts can be found in the data envelopment analysis (DEA) literature to identify...
Are innovation and R&D the only sources of firms’ knowledge that increase productivity? An empirical investigation of French manufacturing firms
Are innovation and R&D the only sources of firms’ knowledge that increase productivity? An empirical investigation of French manufacturing firms
2012,
The economic literature presents knowledge accumulation as one of the most important...
A Luenberger soil‐quality indicator
A Luenberger soil‐quality indicator
2012,
This paper discusses how a quality indicator can be constructed as a Luenberger...
Vertical disintegration and training: evidence from a matched employer–employee survey
Vertical disintegration and training: evidence from a matched employer–employee survey
2012,
The mechanism through which outsourcing favourably impacts on workplace performance,...
Estimating production technology for policy analysis: trading off precision and heterogeneity
Estimating production technology for policy analysis: trading off precision and heterogeneity
2012,
This paper develops an approach to select models that can make the best use of limited...
A dual measure of correlation between the Solow residual and output growth
A dual measure of correlation between the Solow residual and output growth
2012,
In this paper, we measure U.S. technology shocks by implementing a dual approach,...
Adjustment and unobserved heterogeneity in dynamic stochastic frontier models
Adjustment and unobserved heterogeneity in dynamic stochastic frontier models
2012,
Stochastic frontier models with autocorrelated inefficiency have been proposed in the...
Efficiency of the Indian leather firms: some results obtained using the two conventional methods
Efficiency of the Indian leather firms: some results obtained using the two conventional methods
2012,
Indian leather industry has massive potential for generating employment and achieving...
Estimation of cost inefficiency in panel data models with firm specific and sub‐company specific effects
Estimation of cost inefficiency in panel data models with firm specific and sub‐company specific effects
2012,
This paper proposes a dual‐level inefficiency model for analysing datasets with...
Revolution, evolution, or status quo? Guidelines for efficiency measurement in health care
Revolution, evolution, or status quo? Guidelines for efficiency measurement in health care
2012,
This paper discusses ways forward in terms of making efficiency measurement in the...
Capital use intensity and productivity biases
Capital use intensity and productivity biases
2012,
Measures of productivity growth are often pro‐cyclical. This paper focuses on...
A micro‐econometric analysis of the role of R&D spillovers using a nonlinear translog specification
A micro‐econometric analysis of the role of R&D spillovers using a nonlinear translog specification
2012,
This paper assesses the impact of Research and Development (R&D) spillovers on...
Corporate R&D and firm efficiency: evidence from Europe’s top R&D investors
Corporate R&D and firm efficiency: evidence from Europe’s top R&D investors
2012,
The main objective of this study is to investigate the impact of corporate research...
Explaining firms efficiency in the Ivorian manufacturing sector: a robust nonparametric approach
Explaining firms efficiency in the Ivorian manufacturing sector: a robust nonparametric approach
2012,
In this paper, we provide an analysis of Côte d’Ivoire firms performances...
On the cost‐reducing effects of embodied technical progress: a panel study of the steel industry in Japan
On the cost‐reducing effects of embodied technical progress: a panel study of the steel industry in Japan
2012,
To explicitly explain the cost‐reducing effects of technical progress...
The examination of pseudo‐allocative and pseudo‐overall efficiencies in DEA using shadow prices
The examination of pseudo‐allocative and pseudo‐overall efficiencies in DEA using shadow prices
2012,
The original Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) models developed by Charnes et al. (Eur J...
The need for speed: impacts of internet connectivity on firm productivity
The need for speed: impacts of internet connectivity on firm productivity
2012,
Broadband access is widely considered to be a productivity‐enhancing factor,...
Efficiency and technological change at US research universities
Efficiency and technological change at US research universities
2012,
This article investigates the determinants of efficiency and technological progress at...
Rates of return to public agricultural research in 48 US states
Rates of return to public agricultural research in 48 US states
2012,
The internal rate of return to public investment in agricultural R&D is estimated...
Technological change and timing reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
Technological change and timing reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
2012,
In 2007 Nicholas Stern’s Review (2007) estimated that global GDP would shrink by...
Categorical and continuous non‐discretionary variables in data envelopment analysis: a comparison of two single‐stage models
Categorical and continuous non‐discretionary variables in data envelopment analysis: a comparison of two single‐stage models
2012,
Non‐discretionary or environmental variables are regarded as important in the...
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