Introduction and Comparison of Data Development Analysis Software Packages

Contents
Preface
About the Authors
Chapter 1
Review of Data Envelopment  Analysis Models
	1.1. Introduction
	1.2. Methods of Efficiency Measurement
		1.2.1. Parametric Methods
		1.2.2. Non-Parametric Methods
	1.3. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)
	1.4. Production Possibility Set (PPS)
	1.5. Production Technology
	1.6. DEA Models
		1.6.1. CCR Model
		1.6.2. BCC Model
		1.6.3. Free Disposal Hull (FDH) Model
		1.6.4. Radial Model
		1.6.5. Directional Distance Function (DDF) Model
		1.6.6. Additive Model
		1.6.7. Non-Controllable Variable (NCN) Model
		1.6.8. Undesirable Inputs/Outputs Model
		1.6.9. Generalized DEA Model
		1.6.10. Window Analysis Model
		1.6.11. Malmquist Index
		1.6.12. Slacks-Based Measure (SBM) Model
		1.6.13. Assurance Region (AR) Model
		1.6.14. Bounded Variable (BND) Model
		1.6.15. Categorical Variable (CAT) Model
		1.6.16. Bilateral Comparison Model
		1.6.17. Enhanced Russell Measure (ERM) Model
		1.6.18. Congestion Model
		1.6.19. Cost and New Cost Efficiency Models
		1.6.20. Revenue and New Revenue Efficiency Models
		1.6.21. Profit and New Profit Efficiency Models
		1.6.22. Ratio Efficiency Model
		1.6.23. Scale Elasticity Model
		1.6.24. Epsilon-Based Measure (EBM) Model
		1.6.25. Weak Disposability Model
		1.6.26. Metafrontier Model
		1.6.27. Dynamic DEA Model
		1.6.28. Network DEA Model
		1.6.29. Context Dependent Model
		1.6.30. Bootstrapping Model
	Conclusion
Chapter 2
DEA Excel Software
	2.1. Introduction
	2.2. Software Presentation
		2.2.1. Settings
		2.2.2. BCC and CCR Models
		2.2.3. Additive Model
		2.2.4. NCN Model
		2.2.5. Undesirable Input/Output Model
	2.3. Running the DEA Excel Software
	Conclusion
Chapter 3
DEA Frontier Software
	3.1. Introduction
	3.2. Software Presentation
		3.2.1. Envelopment Model
		3.2.2. Multiplier Model
		3.2.3. SBM Model
		3.2.4. Measure-Specific Model
	3.3. Running the DEA Frontier Software
	Conclusion
Chapter 4
DEA Solver Software
	4.1. Introduction
	4.2. Software Presentation
		4.2.1. Models
		4.2.2. Data File Preparation
			4.2.2.1. CCR, BCC, IRS, DRS, GRS, SBM, FDH, EBM, Scale Elasticity, and Congestion Models
			4.2.2.2. AR Model
			4.2.2.3. AR Global Model
			4.2.2.4. Super-Efficiency Model
			4.2.2.5. NCN and NDSC Models
			4.2.2.6. BND Model
			4.2.2.7. Bilateral, System and CAT Models
			4.2.2.8. Cost Efficiency and New Cost Efficiency Models
			4.2.2.9. Revenue Efficiency and New Revenue Efficiency Models
			4.2.2.10. Profit Efficiency and New Profit Efficiency Models
			4.2.2.11. Malmquist-Radial and Malmquist, Window Analysis Models
			4.2.2.12. Scale Elasticity Model
			4.2.2.13. Congestion Model
			4.2.2.14. Undesirable Outputs Model
			4.2.2.15. Weighted SBM Model
			4.2.2.16. Hybrid Model
			4.2.2.17. Network DEA (Network SBM) Model
			4.2.2.18. Dynamic DEA (Dynamic SBM) Model
			4.2.2.19. Dynamic and Network SBM (DNSBM) Model
			4.2.2.20. Non-Convex Model
			4.2.2.21. Resampling Model
			4.2.2.22. DDF Model
		4.2.3. Types of Results for Worksheets
			4.2.3.1. Score
			4.2.3.2. Projection
			4.2.3.3. Weight
			4.2.3.4. Weighted Data
			4.2.3.5. Summary
			4.2.3.6. Slack
			4.2.3.7. Graph 1
			4.2.3.8. Graph 2
			4.2.3.9. RTS
			4.2.3.10. Malmquist k
			4.2.3.11. Scale Elasticity
			4.2.3.12. Congestion
			4.2.3.13. Resample Summary
			4.2.3.14. Window k
			4.2.3.15. Decomposition
			4.2.3.16. SASvsCRSvsVRS
	4.3. Running the DEA Solver Software
		4.3.1. Score
		4.3.2. Projection
		4.3.3. Weight
		4.3.4. Weighted Data
		4.3.5. Summary
		4.3.6. Slack
		4.3.7. Graph 1
		4.3.8. Graph 2
		4.3.9. RTS
		4.3.10. Malmquist k
		4.3.11. Scale Elasticity
		4.3.12. Congestion
		4.3.13. Resample Summary
		4.3.14. Window k
		4.3.15. Decomposition
		4.3.16. SASvsCRSvsVRS
	Conclusion
Chapter 5
DEAP Software
	5.1. Introduction
	5.2. Software Presentation
		5.2.1. Executable File (DEAP.EXE)
		5.2.2. Data File (EG-dta.txt)
		5.2.3. Instruction File (EG-ins.txt)
		5.2.4. Results File (EG-out.txt)
	5.3. Running the DEAP Software
	Conclusion
Chapter 6
EMS Software
	6.1. Introduction
	6.2. Software Presentation
		6.2.1. Data File
		6.2.2. Final Results
	6.3. Running the EMS Software
	Conclusion
Chapter 7
Frontier Analyst Software
	7.1. Introduction
	7.2. Software Presentation
		7.2.1. Toolbar
			7.2.1.1. Home
			7.2.1.2. Source Data
			7.2.1.3. Analysis
			7.2.1.4. Result
			7.2.1.5. Graph
			7.2.1.6. Report
			7.2.1.7. Translation
		7.2.2. Data Entry
			7.2.2.1. Transfer Data from Excel
			7.2.2.2. Transfer Data from the Clipboard
			7.2.2.3. Link to External Database
			7.2.2.4. Use SPSS Software Information
			7.2.2.5. Import Data from the Text File
			7.2.2.6. Enter Data Manually
			7.2.2.7. Import Data via Web Files
	7.3. Running the Frontier Analyst Software
		7.3.1. Potential Improvement
		7.3.2. Reference Comparison
		7.3.3. Input/Output Contributions
		7.3.4. Reference Contributions
		7.3.5. Efficiency Scores
		7.3.6. Problem Solving Process Diagram
		7.3.7. X-Y Plot
		7.3.8. Efficiency Plot
		7.3.9. Efficient Frontier Plot
	Conclusion
Chapter 8
Pioneer Software
	8.1. Introduction
	8.2. Software Presentation
		8.2.1. Software Models
		8.2.2. Data Entry
		8.2.3. Final Results
	8.3. Running the Pioneer Software
	Conclusion
Chapter 9
MaxDEA Software
	9.1. Introduction
	9.2. Software Presentation
		9.2.1. Toolbar
			9.2.1.1. Prepare Data
			9.2.1.2. Run Model
				9.2.1.2.1. Envelopment Models
					9.2.1.2.1.1. Measuring Efficiency Based on Distance
					9.2.1.2.1.2. Efficiency Measurement Based on Orientation
					9.2.1.2.1.3. Efficiency Measurement Based on the RTS
					9.2.1.2.1.4. Efficiency Measurement Based on Frontier
					9.2.1.2.1.5. Advanced Models 1
					9.2.1.2.1.6. Advanced Models 2
					9.2.1.2.1.7. Results for Envelopment Models
					9.2.1.2.1.8. Options
				9.2.1.2.2. Multiplier Models
					9.2.1.2.2.1. Measuring Efficiency Based on Distance
					9.2.1.2.2.2. Efficiency Measurement Based on Orientation
					9.2.1.2.2.3. Efficiency Measurement Based on the RTS
					9.2.1.2.2.4. Advanced Models 1 and 2
					9.2.1.2.2.5. Bootstrapping Model
					9.2.1.2.2.6. Results
					9.2.1.2.2.7. Options
			9.2.1.3. Final Results
			9.2.1.4. Frontier Graphs
			9.2.1.5. Help
			9.2.1.6. Software Language Setting
			9.2.1.7. Editing
			9.2.1.8. Filtering and Sorting
	9.3. Running the MaxDEA Software
	Conclusion
Chapter 10
MDeap Software
	10.1. Introduction
	10.2. Software Presentation
		10.2.1. Toolbar
			10.2.1.1. File
			10.2.1.2. Edit
			10.2.1.3. Unit
			10.2.1.4. Variable
			10.2.1.5. Model
			10.2.1.6. View
			10.2.1.7. Help
	10.3. Running the MDeap Software
	Conclusion
Chapter 11
PIM Software
	11.1. Introduction
	11.2. Software Presentation
		11.2.1. Toolbar
			11.2.1.1. File
			11.2.1.2. View
			11.2.1.3. Data
			11.2.1.4. Run
			11.2.1.5. Models
				11.2.1.5.1. Model Selection
				11.2.1.5.2. Final Results
			11.2.1.6. Help
			11.2.1.7. Project Explorer
		11.2.2. Data Entry
	11.3. Running the PIM Software
	Conclusion
Chapter 12
DEAOS Web-Based Software
	12.1. Introduction
	12.2. Software Presentation
		12.2.1. The Main Tools
		12.2.2. Data Entry
		12.2.3. Problem Solving
		12.2.4. Final Results
	12.3. Running the DEAOS Software
	Conclusion
Chapter 13
Software Packages Comparison
	13.1. Introduction
	13.2. Software Packages Comparison
	Conclusion
References
Index
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