Input–Output Variable Evaluation for Studying DEA Efficiency Performance in Electric Utilities

Abstract

Researchers and corporate managers are interested in firm performance and its measurement. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) offers a powerful analytical tool that can be utilized to identify and measure firm performance. This paper provides a comprehensive set of key input and output variables necessary for DEA analysis of electric utility performance.

Citation

Schultz, D.E. and Tadisina, S.K. (2006), "Input–Output Variable Evaluation for Studying DEA Efficiency Performance in Electric Utilities", Lawrence, K.D. and Klimberg, R.K. (Ed.) Applications of Management Science: In Productivity, Finance, and Operations (Applications of Management Science, Vol. 12), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 41-47. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0276-8976(06)12004-0