Coalition Formation and Data Envelopment Analysis
8 Pages Posted: 23 Sep 2011 Last revised: 16 Jun 2014
Date Written: September 21, 2011
Abstract
The introduction of a framework for optimal coalition formation using data envelopment analysis (DEA) methods is the focus of this paper. Simple examples illustrate how DEA is useful in formulating coalition models and deriving optimal solutions. In particular, the paper shows the relevance of the proposed framework in the context of analyzing how companies may reach decisions to acquire potential partners.
Keywords: DEA (data envelopment analysis), coalition formation, core theory, mergers and acquisitions
JEL Classification: C61, D70
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Färe, Rolf and Grosskopf, Shawna and Margaritis, Dimitri and Margaritis, Dimitri, Coalition Formation and Data Envelopment Analysis (September 21, 2011). Journal of CENTRUM Cathedra: The Business and Economics Research Journal, Vol. 4, Issue 2, pp. 216-223, 2011, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1931853
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