Zero weights and non-zero slacks: Different solutions to the same problem

This paper re-assesses three independently developed approaches that are aimed at solving the problem of zero-weights or non-zero slacks in Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). The methods are weights restricted, non-radial and extended facet DEA models. Weights restricted DEA models are dual to envelopment DEA models with restrictions on the dual variables (DEA weights) aimed at avoiding zero values for those weights; non-radial DEA models are envelopment models which avoid non-zero slacks in the input-output constraints. Finally, extended facet DEA models recognize that only projections on facets of full dimension correspond to well defined rates of substitution/transformation between all inputs/outputs which in turn correspond to non-zero weights in the multiplier version of the DEA model. We demonstrate how these methods are equivalent, not only in their aim but also in the solutions they yield. In addition, we show that the aforementioned methods modify the production frontier by extending existing facets or creating unobserved facets. Further we propose a new approach that uses weight restrictions to extend existing facets. This approach has some advantages in computational terms, because extended facet models normally make use of mixed integer programming models, which are computationally demanding.     

固-流结构矩形掺杂声子晶体的滤波特性

利用一维固-流结构矩形掺杂声子晶体中弹性波横向受限的条件,推导出弹性波在一维固-流结构矩形掺杂声子晶体中各个模式满足的关系式.研究弹性波各模式的缺陷模随模式量子数和杂质厚度的变化规律.利用缺陷模随模式量子数的变化规律可以实现多通道滤波,利用缺陷模随杂质厚度的变化规律可以实现调谐滤波.     

固-液结构圆柱声子晶体中弹性波的模式和带隙

利用一维固-液结构圆柱声子晶体中弹性波横向受限的条件,推导弹性波在一维固-液结构圆柱声子晶体中各个模式满足的关系式,研究各个模式弹性波的特征.并用色散函数计算各模式弹性波的带隙随模式量子数和圆柱半径的变化规律.得出一维固-液结构圆柱声子晶体的带隙由模式量子数和圆柱半径确定.     

The nonexistence of positive solutions to some elliptic equations

The main result of the paper is the nonexistence of integer positive solutions in wide classes of quasilinear elliptic equations whose model examples are equations of the form {

A simplified version of the DEA cost efficiency model

This short paper deals with a current cost efficiency model and decreases the number of its constraints as well as its variables, which leads to a strong reduction in the computational requirements.     

Variable selection using penalized empirical likelihood

This paper considers variable selection for moment restriction models.We propose a penalized empirical likelihood(PEL) approach that has desirable asymptotic properties comparable to the penalized likelihood approach,which relies on a correct parametric likelihood specification.In addition to being consistent and having the oracle property,PEL admits inference on parameter without having to estimate its estimator's covariance.An approximate algorithm,along with a consistent BIC-type criterion for selecting ...     

一维固-固结构圆柱声子晶体中弹性波的传输特性

利用一维固-固结构圆柱声子晶体中弹性波横向受限的条件,推导出弹性波在其中各个模式满足的关系式,利用它研究了弹性波各模式的特性.并利用转移矩阵研究了弹性波的传输特性随模式量子数和圆柱半径的变化规律.得出了一些一维固-固结构圆柱声子晶体的新特征,即弹性波的传输特性由模式量子数和圆柱半径决定. 关键词： 圆柱声子晶体 弹性波 受限 模式     

部分线性模型的随机约束岭估计

研究了部分线性回归模型附加有随机约束条件时的估计问题.基于Profile最小二乘方法和混合估计方法提出了参数分量随机约束下的Profile混合估计,并研究了其性质.为了克服共线性问题,构造了参数分量的Profile混合岭估计,并给出了估计量的偏和方差.     

Avoiding infeasibility in DEA models with weight restrictions

The flexibility of weights assigned to inputs and outputs is a key aspect of DEA modeling. However, excessive weight variability and implausible weight values have led to the development of DEA models that incorporate weight restrictions, reflecting expert judgment. This in turn has created problems of infeasibility of the corresponding linear programs. We provide an existence theorem that establishes feasibility conditions for DEA multiplier programs with weight restrictions. We then propose a linear model that tests for feasibility and a nonlinear model that provides minimally acceptable adjustments to the original restrictions that render the program feasible. The analysis can be applied to restrictions on weight ratios, or to restrictions on virtual inputs or outputs.