Agasisti, Tommaso and Johnes, Geraint (2010) Heterogeneity and the evaluation of efficiency: the case of Italian universities. Applied Economics, 42 (11). pp. 1365-1375. ISSN 0003-6846
![[img]](http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/style/images/fileicons/application_pdf.png)
| PDF (Heterogeneity and the evaluation of efficiency: the case of Italian universities) - Draft Version Download (140Kb) | Preview |
Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00036840701721463
Abstract
A random parameters stochastic frontier model is applied to Italian data in order to evaluate the cost function and efficiency of higher education institutions. The method yields useful information about inter-institutional variation in cost structure and technical efficiency. Returns to scale and scope are evaluated for the typical university, and it is found that these returns are almost ubiquitously decreasing, a finding with clear policy implications.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal or Publication Title: | Applied Economics |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory |
| Departments: | Lancaster University Management School > Economics VC's Office |
| ID Code: | 55064 |
| Deposited By: | ep_importer_pure |
| Deposited On: | 13 Jun 2012 15:27 |
| Refereed?: | Yes |
| Published?: | Published |
| Last Modified: | 11 Apr 2013 14:42 |
| Identification Number: | |
| URI: | http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/55064 |
Actions (login required)
| View Item |
