Nonparametric estimation of returns to scale in the public sector with an application to the provision of educational services

J Ruggiero ()
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J Ruggiero: University of Dayton

Journal of the Operational Research Society, 2000, vol. 51, issue 8, 906-912

Abstract: Abstract Nonparametric programming models have been developed to measure technical efficiency and scale economies. The programming models used for public sector applications, however, are based on standard private sector production theory. In the public sector environmental variables have a significant impact on the provision of public services. Without controlling for these environmental factors point estimates of efficiency and returns to scale will be biased. This paper extends nonparametric methods to allow measurement of returns to scale in the provision of public services. The method is applied to the provision of educational services in New York State school districts for illustrative purposes.

Keywords: data envelopment analysis; education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2000
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DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jors.2600051

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