Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1032368 Omega 2016 11 Pages PDF
Abstract

•We apply a network slacks-based measure (NSBM) DEA model.•We examine the efficiencies of Taiwan’s dual-use technology development programs.•We evaluate R&D and socio-economic efficiencies.•We employ the additive super-efficiency model to distinguish benchmark programs.•We analyze the strengths and weaknesses of internal resource utilization.

This study applies a network data envelopment analysis model called network slacks-based measure (NSBM) to examine the R&D efficiency and socio-economic efficiency of Taiwan's dual-use (military and general public) technology development programs. We also employ the additive super-efficiency model to distinguish programs at different stages and conduct an analysis on the strengths and weaknesses of internal resource utilization. The results of this study show that the R&D efficiency is substantially higher than the socio-economic efficiency. Among the dual-use technology development programs, material and chemical engineering programs demonstrate relatively higher performance. This study provides insights into the policy of resource utilization.

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