Title
Positive and normative use of fuzzy DEA-BCC models: A critical view on NATO enlargement
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-23-2012
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-3995.2012.00871.x
Abstract
Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a widely used mathematical programming approach for comparing the input and output of a set of comparable decision-making units (DMUs) by evaluating their relative efficiency. The traditional DEA methods require accurate measurement of both the inputs and outputs. However, the real evaluation of the DMUs is often characterized by imprecision and uncertainty in data definitions and measurements. The development of fuzzy DEA (FDEA) with imprecise and ambiguous data has extended the scope of application for efficiency measurement. The purpose of this paper is to develop a fuzzy DEA framework with a BCC model for measuring crisp and interval efficiencies in fuzzy environments. We use an α-level approach to convert the fuzzy Banker, Charnes, and Cooper (BCC) (variable returns to scale) model into an interval programming model. Instead of comparing the equality (or inequality) of the two intervals, we define a variable in the interval to satisfy our constraints and maximize the efficiency value. We present a numerical example to show the similarities and differences between our solution and the solutions obtained from four fuzzy DEA methods in the literature. In addition, a case study for NATO enlargement is presented to illustrate the applicability of the proposed method.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Hatami-Marbini, Adel; Tavana, Madjid; Saati, Saber; and Agrell, Per J., "Positive and normative use of fuzzy DEA-BCC models: A critical view on NATO enlargement" (2012). Business Systems and Analytics Faculty Work. 229.
https://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/bsa_faculty/229
Comments
Hatami-Marbini, A., Tavana, M., Saati, S. and Agrell, P.J. (2013) ‘Positive and Normative Use of Fuzzy DEA-BCC Models: A Critical View on NATO Enlargement,’ International Transactions in Operational Research, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 411–433.