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The
Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis (CEPA) has been established to provide a focal point for research,
consultancy and training in efficiency and productivity analysis in
Australia and the Asia/Pacific Region. The staff of the Centre are
involved in all aspects of efficiency and productivity analysis,
including firm-level, industry-level, and international comparisons, in
both private and government sectors. Measurement methods used include:
index numbers, data envelopment analysis (DEA), stochastic frontiers
and econometric production models.
The
principal aims and objectives of the Centre are to undertake
theoretical and applied research, develop useful end-user-driven short
courses and workshops and to develop computer software for use by
private and public sector organisations. Specific objectives are:
- to
assess and develop methods for the measurement of productivity,
efficiency and economic performance;
- to
apply these methods to assess the performance of firms, industries and
sectors within the
domestic and international economies;
- to
conduct research directed towards explaining and interpreting patterns
of productivity and economic growth across nations;
- to
conduct ex post assessment of the effects of microeconomic reform and
deregulation on productivity and efficiency;
- to
provide technical advice to private and public sector and international
organisations on efficiency and productivity measurement; and
- to
offer short courses and workshops to researchers, managers and policy
analysts from various sectors of industry and government.
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