This paper studies the effect of merger policies in Russia on university efficiency. We consider the non … efficiency scores of universities are estimated using a bootstrapped DEA non-parametric technique. The efficiency scores were … causal impact of mergers on efficiency levels. We find a positive, statistically significant effect of merger policy on …

performance and efficiency using multi-stage empirical methodology. First, we measure an “autonomy-in-use” index, and then we … employ Data Envelopment Analysis in order to evaluate institutional efficiency. Lastly, we use a panel fixed effect …, performance and efficiency. We find that formal status of autonomy does not predict higher publication activity or efficiency …