Optimal Directions for Directional Distance Functions: An Exploration of Potential Reductions of Greenhouse Gases

Benjamin Hampf and Jens Krüger (krueger@vwl.tu-darmstadt.de)

VfS Annual Conference 2013 (Duesseldorf): Competition Policy and Regulation in a Global Economic Order from Verein für Socialpolitik / German Economic Association

Abstract: This study explores the reduction potential of greenhouse gases for major pollution emitting countries of the world using nonparametric productivity measurement methods and directional distance functions. In contrast to the existing literature we apply optimization methods to endogenously determine optimal directions for the e ciency analysis. These directions represent the compromise of output enhancement and emissions reduction. The results show that for reasonable directions the adoption of best-practices would lead to sizable emission reductions in a range of about 20 percent compared to current levels.

JEL-codes: C14 D24 Q54 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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