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Public sector efficiency: evidence for new EU member states and emerging markets
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Abstract In this paper we analyse public sector efficiency in the new member states of the European Union compared to that in emerging markets. After a conceptual discussion of expenditure efficiency measurement issues, we compute efficiency scores and rankings by applying a range of measurement techniques. ... view more
In this paper we analyse public sector efficiency in the new member states of the European Union compared to that in emerging markets. After a conceptual discussion of expenditure efficiency measurement issues, we compute efficiency scores and rankings by applying a range of measurement techniques. The study finds that expenditure efficiency across new EU member states is rather diverse especially as compared to the group of top performing emerging markets in Asia. Econometric analysis shows that higher income, civil service competence and education levels as well as the security of property rights seem to facilitate the prevention of inefficiencies in the public sector.... view less
Classification
Economic Policy
Public Finance
Free Keywords
government expenditure; efficiency; DEA; new EU member states; emerging markets; C14; H40; H50
Document language
English
Publication Year
2010
Page/Pages
p. 2147-2164
Journal
Applied Economics, 42 (2010) 17
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/00036840701765460
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)