A combined goal programming and inverse DEA method for target setting in mergers

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Highlights：

• A new method for target setting in mergers is proposed.

• The method combines goal programming and inverse data envelopment analysis.

• The method allows decision makers to save desired resources.

• An application in banking sector is proposed.

摘要

•A new method for target setting in mergers is proposed.•The method combines goal programming and inverse data envelopment analysis.•The method allows decision makers to save desired resources.•An application in banking sector is proposed.

论文关键词：Data envelopment analysis,Goal programming,Inverse data envelopment analysis,Mergers,Banking industry

论文评审过程：Received 30 May 2018, Revised 28 July 2018, Accepted 10 August 2018, Available online 16 August 2018, Version of Record 18 September 2018.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2018.08.018