Authors: Behr, Andreas
Elaborates on theoretical and empirical production and efficiency analysis
Applies methods to sample data sets using the statistical software R
Helps to understand the methods by employing small simulations and step-by-step programming
Features exercises and recommended further reading for each chapter

This textbook introduces essential topics and techniques in production and efficiency analysis and shows how to apply these methods using the statistical software R. Numerous small simulations lead to a deeper understanding of random processes assumed in the models and of the behavior of estimation techniques. Step-by-step programming provides an understanding of advanced approaches such as stochastic frontier analysis and stochastic data envelopment analysis. The text is intended for master students interested in empirical production and efficiency analysis. Readers are assumed to have a general background in production economics and econometrics, typically taught in introductory microeconomics and econometrics courses.

Number of Illustrations and Tables
49 in colour
Topics
Statistics for Business, Economics, Mathematical Finance, Insurance
Operations Management
Industrial and Production Engineering
Operation Research/Decision Theory
Econometrics

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