Data Envelopment Analysis
Weights Optimization
Primal – Dual Relations
Minimize Inputs Interpretation
Graphic Illustration
Conclusions From Optimality Pareto Efficient Technical Input Efficiency Efficient Goal and Efficient Peers
Maximize Outputs
Conclusions From Optimality Pareto Efficient Technical Output Efficiency
Return to Scale
Modeling Return to Scale
Numeric Example
M 3 is inefficient M 2 and M 4 are efficient peers
DEA Software
Summary, Pros and Cons Avoids arbitrary selection of weights. Uses the theory of mathematical programming. Need to solve n programs. Assumes deterministic measurements. Requires a sufficient number of units.
Summary, Pros and Cons Requires units to use the same exact variables. Insufficient conclusions for decision making. Use of discrete or even categorical values. Unchangeable values.