Decomposing technical efficiency and window analysis

Article Abstract:

Data envelopment analysis (DEA) and window analysis were used to follow the changes in Australian trading banks' pure technical efficiency, scale efficiency, and the nature of returns to scale. A declining average efficiency scores until 1991, followed by a steady rise thereafter were the results indicated by the analyses.

Australia, Usage, Surveys, Trading companies, Industrial efficiency, Economic efficiency, Data envelopment analysis

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An empirical study of relative efficiency of the banking industry in Bahrain

Article Abstract:

A comparative study of efficiency of banks in Bahrain is made. Large size and profitability indicates higher efficiency. Higher the share holder participation more will be the technical efficiency of the banks.

Bahrain, Economic aspects

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Portfolio diversification for long holding periods: How many stocks do investors need?

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In long-term investment portfolios of eight to twenty stocks, the authors conclude that this may be too few stocks.

Canada, Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Science & research, Portfolio Management, Portfolio & Funds Management, Research

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