THE MALMQUIST PRODUCTIVITY INDEX – METHODOLOGY AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION IN HEALTHCARE
Journal Title: Българско списание за обществено здраве (Bulgarian Journal of Public Health) - Year 2014, Vol 0, Issue 1
Abstract
The present article deals with the themes of efficiency and productivity in healthcare. One of the most widely used productivity indices, the Malmquist productivity index, is presented. We also comment on the methodology of this index and its application in healthcare. An empirical example of this index application and the interpreting of its constituent components are also presented.
Authors and Affiliations
Тodor Kundurzhiev, Кrasimira Dikova, Petko Salchev, Аtanas Kundurdjiev
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