Introduction to the theory and application of data envelopment analysis : a foundation text with integrated software / by Emmanuel Thanassoulis.
The book aims to introduce the reader to DEA in the most accessible manner possible. It is specifically aimed at those who have had no prior exposure to DEA and wish to learn its essentials, how it works, its key uses, and the mechanics of using it. The latter will include using DEA software. Studen...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Norwell, Mass. :
Kluwer Academic Publishers,
[2001]
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| Summary: | The book aims to introduce the reader to DEA in the most accessible manner possible. It is specifically aimed at those who have had no prior exposure to DEA and wish to learn its essentials, how it works, its key uses, and the mechanics of using it. The latter will include using DEA software. Students on degree or training courses will find the book especially helpful. The same is true of practitioners engaging in comparative efficiency assessments and performance management within their organisation. Examples are used throughout the book to help the reader consolidate the concepts covered. |
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| Item Description: | "A limited version of the proprietary Warwick DEA Software managed by the author is included ... to offer the user the possiblility of practising with the examplies within the book"--Page xix. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvi, 281 pages) : illustrations. 1 online resource (+ 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-281) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781461514077 146151407X |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |