"This paper examines the technical efficiency of Australian banks during the post-Wallis period (1997-2005). The results based on data envelopment analysis reveal that the extent of technical efficiency varies across the banks and over the years. The National Australia Bank, Commonwealth Bank...

This study investigates the efficiency and productivity of a balanced panel of 10 Australian banks during the period 1995-2005. It begins with a preliminary analysis based on financial indicators (popularly referred to as financial ratios) covering aspects of profitability, operational...