On nonparametric estimation: With a focus on agriculture

We review nonparametric estimation of efficiency and productivity, by which we mainly mean activity analysis, or data envelopment analysis (DEA). The review covers topics that we hope will be of special interest to those doing research in the realm of agriculture. We also include a brief appendix ad...

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Autores principales: Fare, Rolf, Grosskopf, Shawna, Pasurka, Carl, Martins-Filho, Carlos
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Annual Reviews 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152973
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Sumario:We review nonparametric estimation of efficiency and productivity, by which we mainly mean activity analysis, or data envelopment analysis (DEA). The review covers topics that we hope will be of special interest to those doing research in the realm of agriculture. We also include a brief appendix addressing nonparametric estimation from an econometric perspective.