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Backyard Hog Production Efficiency: Evidence from the Philippines

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  • Amin W. Mugera
  • Allen M. Featherstone

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This article investigates the economic efficiency and the factors associated with efficiency for a sample of 126 hog producers in the Philippines. The input‐oriented efficiency indices are computed and bootstrapped using data envelopment analysis. Econometric analysis of the factors influencing the efficiency indices are conducted using the Tobit model. Fixed capital does not influence the efficiency scores, whereas labor does negatively influence the efficiency indices. On average, technical efficiency is low, an indication that most households are not using the most efficient technology. Scale efficiency is fairly high but constrained by lack of operating capital and managerial skills. Technical efficiency is constrained by lack of access to credit and limited experience in hog production.

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  • Amin W. Mugera & Allen M. Featherstone, 2008. "Backyard Hog Production Efficiency: Evidence from the Philippines," Asian Economic Journal, East Asian Economic Association, vol. 22(3), pages 267-287, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:asiaec:v:22:y:2008:i:3:p:267-287
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8381.2008.00278.x
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