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Measuring efficiency with neural networks. An application to the public sector

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  • Francisco J. Delgado

    (Department of Economics - University of Oviedo)

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In this note we propose the artificial neural networks for measuring efficiency as a complementary tool to the common techniques of the efficiency literature. In the application to the public sector we find that the neural network allows to conclude more robust results to rank decision-making units.

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  • Francisco J. Delgado, 2005. "Measuring efficiency with neural networks. An application to the public sector," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 3(15), pages 1-10.
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    • C4 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics
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