Non-Parametric Estimation of Capacity Utilization Rates in Brazilian Manufacturing Industry

Maurício Benegas and Hermelino Napomuceno de Souza

Revista Brasileira de Economia - RBE, 2024, vol. 78, issue 2

Abstract: This paper uses the Directional Distance Function and Data Envelopment Analysisto estimate the Capacity Utilization Rate in the manufacturing industry sectorsin Brazil. The accountable and aggregate production informations available fromthe Annual Industrial Research constitute the data set of the work (PIA-IBGE).Capital stock estimates derived from expenses with investments and disaggregated depreciation rates are also calculated through the costs structure of companies. Results are evaluated considering the Capacity Utilization Rate series as elaborated by the CNI.

Date: 2024
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