Data Envelopment Analysis and beyond

Data Envelopment Analysis and beyond investigates efficiency related issues with regard to the feasibility of various ordering and ranking techniques and focuses not only on DEA but also on other analytical tools such as Partial Order and Composite Indicator and their modifications. The book aims to fill gaps in the existing literature by contrasting DEA and PO rankings models, acquainting readers closely with both mathematical theories by exposing the negatives as well as the positives of each approach. The authors’ true aim is to propose questions and encourage further exploration. The book introduces several previously unpublished authors’ studies. It is recommended for researchers, instructors and students as well as for anyone implicated in issues of ranking, efficiency, data processing, etc. The hope is that the reader comes away empowered to better navigate DEA, PO and CI procedures and equipped to make better, more educated choices.