Review article
https://doi.org/10.1080/1331677X.2017.1383178
An overview of data envelopment analysis application in studies on the socio-economic performance of OECD countries
Danijela Rabar
; Faculty of Economics and Tourism “Dr. Mijo Mirković”, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Pula, Croatia
Abstract
Due to large and deepening development disparities among countries,
comparisons across them have gained utmost importance, both in
theoretical and empirical sense. At the same time, overuse of natural
resources and climate change are among the most difficult issues
today’s world is facing. Consequently, there is a growing research
interest in investigating the performance of countries, especially in
terms of environmental and energy efficiency. This paper brings a
literature overview on the application of data envelopment analysis
(DEA) to studies that empirically explore socio-economic efficiency
of OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
member countries. The listed papers are categorised with regard to
the relevance given to economic, environmental or energy indicators.
Their basic content is summarised, along with the major findings. In
this way, both measurement of countries’ performance and the nonparametric
approach of DEA have been given deserved attention.
Keywords
Data envelopment analysis; efficiency; performance measurement; OECD countries; growth
Hrčak ID:
193211
URI
Publication date:
1.12.2017.
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