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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Main Authors: Fare, Rolf, Grosskopf, Shawna, Pasurka, Carl, Martins-Filho, Carlos
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Annual Reviews 2013
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152973
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Summary: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.