Katerina Fotova ΔikoviΔ – University North, Trg dr. Ε½arka Dolinara 1, 48000 Koprivnica, Republic of Croatia
Keywords:
Data envelopment analysis;
DEA;
Croatia;
Non-parametric method;
Review
Abstract
This article surveys and presents the applications of Data EnvelopΒment Analysis (DEA) in Croatia, i.e. in different industries and economic sectors in Croatia. The systematic review followed the PRISMA statement and guideΒlines for systematic literature review. The main scientific online databases were accessed in September 2022 without time constraints with the use of the keyΒwords βDATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSISβ and βCROATIAβ. Therefore, all the apΒplications of DEA in Croatia are presented ever since the introduction of DEA back in 1978. This reviewβs main goal is to gain insights into the areas of reΒsearch in Croatia that most commonly use the DEA methodology and the arΒeas that neglect this methodology. Moreover, the Croatian authors that most commonly use this methodology will be revealed. Another goal is to introduce all the various aspects of efficiency evaluation that can be used with the DEA methodology. The ultimate goal of this paper is to increase awareness among academic members, scholars and analysts to employ the DEA methodoloΒgy more often when it comes to measuring the relative efficiency of homogeΒneous decision-making units (DMUs). The paper concludes with a summary of the DEA applications as well as literature gaps on DEA applications in Croatia. Moreover, suggestions and guidelines for future research are provided.

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Fotova ΔikoviΔ, K. (2022). Reviewing Applications of the Non-parametric DEA Methodology in Croatia. In V. Bevanda (Ed.), International Scientific-Business Conference β LIMEN 2022: Vol 8. Conference proceedingsΒ (pp. 137-142). Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans.Β https://doi.org/10.31410/LIMEN.2022.137
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