This paper assesses the relative efficiency of knowledge production in the OECD using a nonparametric DEA approach …. This paper presents efficiency scores based on an intertemporal frontier estimation for the period 1995 to 2004 and … efficiency by attenuating the incentive to innovate and to allocate resources efficiently. -- R&D efficiency ; data envelopment …

This paper attempts to identify the effect of fiscal decentralization on public sector efficiency (PSE). We employ data … specifications, we contend that PSE is increasing with fiscal decentralization. -- public sector efficiency ; fiscal decentralization …