This study estimates the technical, allocative and cost efficiency of farm households using stochastic distance and stochastic production frontiers. Further, the study examines determinants of efficiency. Data was collected ...

The selection of a suitable model for efficiency analysis is one of the most important issues in policy analysis. Given the recent interest in the use of distance functions as alternative representation of production ...

The current world food crisis has necessitated alternative policy actions in most countries, including increased investment in agricultural research and development. This study uses duality theory to obtain allocative and ...