The Efficiency of Slovak Universities: A Data Envelopment Analysis
The Efficiency of Slovak Universities: A Data Envelopment Analysis
Author(s): Matúš Kubák, Radovan Bačík, Zsuzsanna Katalin Szabo, Dominik BartkoSubject(s): Economy, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Theology and Religion, Higher Education , Methodology and research technology, Sociology of Education
Published by: Reprograph
Keywords: Data Envelopment Analysis; Slovak universities; efficiency of faculties;
Summary/Abstract: We run Data Envelopment Analysis to study technical efficiency of faculties in the Slovak Republic. Our dataset come from Academic Ranking and Rating Agency. Inputs for our analysis are Education, Attractiveness of study and Doctoral studies. Output variables in our study are Research and Grants. Our finding shows that there exist serious differences in effectiveness of faculties. The most serious imbalances are within Economic Sciences group, Technical Sciences group, Theological Sciences and Group of Arts. On the other hand, the most balanced situation is within the Natural Sciences group, Medical Sciences Group and Agricultural Sciences Group.
Journal: Journal of Applied Economic Sciences (JAES)
- Issue Year: IX/2014
- Issue No: 30
- Page Range: 673-675
- Page Count: 3
- Language: English