X-efficiency and scale economies in policing: a comparative study using the distribution free approach and DEA

C-Tier
Journal: Applied Economics
Year: 2002
Volume: 34
Issue: 15
Pages: 1859-1870

Authors (2)

Score contribution per author:

0.503 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This study uses both parametric and nonparametric techniques to analyse scale economies and relative efficiency levels in policing in England and Wales. Both techniques suggest the presence of significant scale effects in policing and considerable divergence in relative efficiency levels across police forces.

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RePEc Handle
repec:taf:applec:v:34:y:2002:i:15:p:1859-1870
Journal Field
General
Author Count
2
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2026-01-29