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Measuring The Efficiency And Productivity Change Of Municipalities:Empirical Evidence From Greek Municipalities Over The Time Period 2013-2016

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  • Ifigeneia-Dimitra POUGKAKIOTI

    (Ph.D. cand. University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece)

  • Constantinos TSAMADIAS

    (Emeritus Professor, School of Environment, Geography and Applied Economics Harokopio University, Athens, Greece)

Abstract

This paper investigates the relative efficiency and productivity change of municipalities of Greece (regions of Thessaly and Central Greece), during the period 2013–2016. It implements Data Envelopment Analysis (D.E.A.) and Malmquist analysis. Additionally it estimates the effects of the environmental factors on the efficiency using Regression Analysis. The empirical analysis reveals that efficiency and productivity values have gradually improved after the latest reform of Local Government and under restrictive fiscal policy. Τhe average efficiency under constant or variable returns to scale is 0.772 and 0.878 respectively and the mean scale efficiency is 0.883. The total factor productivity has risen by an annual average of 3.3% relatively to the base year 2013. Environmental variables such as type of municipality and population density had a statistically significant positive effect on efficiency. The results of the empirical analysis are consistent to the findings from studies that concern European and other countries. The findings provide benchmarks for policy evaluation and suggestions for region-based approaches.

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  • Ifigeneia-Dimitra POUGKAKIOTI & Constantinos TSAMADIAS, 2020. "Measuring The Efficiency And Productivity Change Of Municipalities:Empirical Evidence From Greek Municipalities Over The Time Period 2013-2016," Regional Science Inquiry, Hellenic Association of Regional Scientists, vol. 0(1), pages 55-74, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:hrs:journl:v:xii:y:2020:i:1:p:55-74
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    1. Ifigeneia-Dimitra Pougkakioti, 2021. "Measuring The Efficiency And Productivity Change Of Municipalities With An Output Oriented Model:Empirical Evidence Across Greek Municipalities Over The Time Period 2012-2016," Romanian Journal of Regional Science, Romanian Regional Science Association, vol. 15(1), pages 98-125, JUNE.
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    Keywords

    Greek municipalities; efficiency; productivity; DEA; Malmquist analysis;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General
    • J48 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Particular Labor Markets - - - Particular Labor Markets; Public Policy
    • P41 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Other Economic Systems - - - Planning, Coordination, and Reform
    • P43 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Other Economic Systems - - - Finance; Public Finance

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