In this paper we analyze resource allocation distinguishing between the decision of when to begin allocation and over how many periods to apply the resources. We present analytical results for specific production technologies under different returns to scale assumptions, under capacity...

In this paper we report on our initial approach to introduce technical change into a DEA model endogenously, through optimization.

This paper investigates whether productive inefficiency measured as the distance from the industry's 'best practice' frontier is an important ex-ante predictor of business failure. We use samples of French textiles, wood and paper products, computers and R&D companies to obtain efficiency...