A Procedure for Ranking Efficient Units in Data Envelopment Analysis

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Authors

Per Kragh Andersen · Odense Municipality

Niels Christian Petersen · Odense Municipality

Abstract

Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) evaluates the relative efficiency of decision-making units (DMUs) but does not allow for a ranking of the efficient units themselves. A modified version of DEA based upon comparison of efficient DMUs relative to a reference technology spanned by all other units is developed. The procedure provides a framework for ranking efficient units and facilitates comparison with rankings based on parametric methods.

Topics & Keywords

Efficiency Analysis Using DEA Optimization and Mathematical Programming

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Management Science

Volume 39, Issue 10, pp. 1261-1264

DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.39.10.1261

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