Limitation and optimization of inputs and outputs in the inverse data envelopment analysis under variable returns to scale

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Highlights：

• The reason of the limitation of the inverse DEA under VRS is identified by graphic method.

• The change range of given outputs (inputs) in the inverse DEA under VRS is determined.

• The optimal inputs increments (outputs diminutions) are obtained for the given condition.

• The effect of efficiency change and technological change on the inverse DEA under VRS are discussed.

摘要

•The reason of the limitation of the inverse DEA under VRS is identified by graphic method.•The change range of given outputs (inputs) in the inverse DEA under VRS is determined.•The optimal inputs increments (outputs diminutions) are obtained for the given condition.•The effect of efficiency change and technological change on the inverse DEA under VRS are discussed.

论文关键词：Data envelopment analysis,Inverse,Change range,Variable returns to scale,Production possibility set

论文评审过程：Received 22 June 2020, Revised 4 April 2021, Accepted 2 June 2021, Available online 11 June 2021, Version of Record 15 June 2021.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2021.115344