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
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: 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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