A polynomial-time algorithm to estimate returns to scale in FDH models

DOI10.1016/J.COR.2005.08.004zbMath1112.90352OpenAlexW1994929528MaRDI QIDQ868156

M. Reshadi, Majid Soleimani-damaneh

Publication date: 19 February 2007

Published in: Computers \& Operations Research (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2005.08.004

zbMATH Keywords

DEApolynomial-time algorithmsreturns-to-scaleFree disposal hull (FDH)

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Management decision making, including multiple objectives (90B50)

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