Abstract:
Estimating the stochastic frontier model and calculating technical efficiency of decision making units are
of great importance in applied production economic works. This paper estimates technical efficiency
from the stochastic frontier model using Jondrow, and Battese and Coelli approaches. Simulated
data is employed to compare the alternative methods. Empirical results show a strong correlation
between the alternative methods regardless of the differences in the actual values of the efficiency estimates.
Mean technical efficiency is sensitive to the choice of estimation method. Analysis of variance and Tukey’s
test suggest difference in means between the efficiency scores from different methods. Battese and Coelli’s
approach produces more homogenous estimates of technical efficiency when compared with the Jondrow’s
mean or mode approach. Our results suggest that differences in conclusion are possible when the alternative
methods of measuring technical efficiency are applied
