On Constructing a Composite Indicator with Multiplicative Aggregation and the Avoidance of Zero Weights in DEA

Journal of the Operational Research Society (2014) 65, 791–792

4 Pages Posted: 2 Mar 2016

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Chris Tofallis

University of Hertfordshire Business School

Date Written: 2014

Abstract

We highlight differences in the way multiplicative DEA is being applied and draw attention to the fact that a units-invariant (i.e. scale-invariant) form is available. Moreover, this model avoids the ‘zero weight problem’ in DEA (where criteria are effectively ignored).

Keywords: efficiency, data envelopment analysis

JEL Classification: C14, D24

Suggested Citation

Tofallis, Chris, On Constructing a Composite Indicator with Multiplicative Aggregation and the Avoidance of Zero Weights in DEA (2014). Journal of the Operational Research Society (2014) 65, 791–792, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2740315

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