The weighted Russell measure of technical efficiency

The weighted Russell measure of technical efficiency

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Article ID: iaor19993216
Country: Netherlands
Volume: 108
Issue: 2
Start Page Number: 438
End Page Number: 451
Publication Date: Jul 1998
Journal: European Journal of Operational Research
Authors: ,
Keywords: efficiency
Abstract:

Theoretical consideration of technical efficiency has existed since Koopmans defined it for production possibilities for which it is not possible to increase any output without simultaneously increasing any input, ceteris paribus. The nonparametric approach to efficiency measurement known as Data Envelopment Analysis is based on the index of Farrell, which measures radial reduction in all inputs consistent with observed output. Even after Farrell efficiency is achieved, however, there may exist additional slack in individual inputs, suggesting that the Farrell index does not necessarily measure Koopmans inefficiency. To solve this problem, the non-radial Russell measure was introduced. This paper shows that problems may arise with the Russell measure due to restrictive assumptions on the implicit weighting of inputs and outputs. This paper develops a new measure, the Weighted Russell measure, that relaxes this assumption. Using simulated data, the new measure is shown to be preferred to existing methods. In addition, the new method is applied to analyze the performance of New York State school districts.

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