Widmer, Philippe K.; Elias, George; Zweifel, Peter - Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre, … - 2012
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the optimal scale of local jurisdictions (cantons) in Switzerland applying Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to the years 2000 to 2004. Aggregate output performance indicators for four local government activities (administration, education, health, and...