Efficiency and Mergers in E nglish Higher Education 1996/97 to 2008/9: Parametric and Non‐parametric Estimation of the Multi‐input Multi‐output Distance Function
Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: This paper explores the issue of efficiency in English higher education using data envelopment analysis and stochastic frontier analysis to estimate an output distance function (which incorporates measures of both quantity and quality of teaching and research inputs and outputs) over a 13‐year period. The study compares the efficiency estimates derived from various estimation methods, and uses the results to provide guidance to researchers, managers and policymakers on undertaking efficiency studies. The length of the study under consideration allows a preliminary statistical investigation of the effects on efficiency of merger activity in higher education.
Source: Manchester School
DOI: 10.1111/manc.12030
Author: Jill Johnes
Institution: Lancaster University
Language: English
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1517439723