A NON-ARCHIMEDEAN DEA MODEL TO ASSESS GROUP COMPARISONS
ABSTRACT We consider the use of the non-Archimedean infinitesimal epsilon in DEA-CCR models. The application of interest is defined by the performance measure of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation research centers. We characterize an assurance region for the non-Archimedean element and suggest a value for it. Types of DMUs are compared using fractional regression models and quasi maximum likelihood inference. We conclude that the research centers aimed at studying specific agricultural products are dominant. The classic DEA-CCR performance measures and the solution provided by non-Archimedean model have Spearman correlation over 90%.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Operacional
2016
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-74382016000300533 |
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| Summary: | ABSTRACT We consider the use of the non-Archimedean infinitesimal epsilon in DEA-CCR models. The application of interest is defined by the performance measure of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation research centers. We characterize an assurance region for the non-Archimedean element and suggest a value for it. Types of DMUs are compared using fractional regression models and quasi maximum likelihood inference. We conclude that the research centers aimed at studying specific agricultural products are dominant. The classic DEA-CCR performance measures and the solution provided by non-Archimedean model have Spearman correlation over 90%. |
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