Data envelopment analysis with nonlinear virtual inputs and outputs
An underlying assumption in DEA is that the weights coupled with the ratio scales of the inputs and outputs imply linear value functions. In this paper, we present a general modeling approach to deal with outputs and/or inputs that are characterized by nonlinear value functions. To this end, we represent the nonlinear virtual outputs and/or inputs in a piece-wise linear fashion. We give the CCR model that can assess the efficiency of the units in the presence of nonlinear virtual inputs and outputs. Further, we extend the models with the assurance region approach to deal with concave output and convex input value functions. Actually, our formulations indicate a transformation of the original data set to an augmented data set where standard DEA models can then be applied, remaining thus in the grounds of the standard DEA methodology. To underline the usefulness of such a new development, we revisit a previous work of one of the authors dealing with the assessment of the human development index on the light of DEA.
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2010
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Authors: | Despotis, Dimitris K. ; Stamati, Lamprini V. ; Smirlis, Yiannis G. |
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European Journal of Operational Research. - Elsevier, ISSN 0377-2217. - Vol. 202.2010, 2, p. 604-613
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Publisher: |
Elsevier |
Keywords: | Data envelopment analysis Nonlinear value functions |
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