This article is a critical review of methods integrating environmental aspects into productive
efficiency. We describe the classic modelling approach relying on the weak disposability …

In recent years there has been an exponential growth in the number of publications related
to theory and applications of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Charnes, Cooper, and …

This paper presents a non-radial directional distance function approach to modeling energy
and CO2emission performance in electricity generation from the production efficiency point …

Eco-efficiency is a matter of concern at present that is receiving increasing attention in
political, academic and business circles. Broadly speaking, this concept refers to the ability …

Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a non-parametric approach for measuring the relative
efficiencies of peer decision making units (DMUs). Many studies have examined DEA …

Climate change mitigation is a key issue in formulating global environmental policies.
Energy production and consumption are the main sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) …

This chapter theoretically discusses existing methodologies to model environmental
adjustments of technologies. We elaborate on the limitations of treating pollution as an input …

Reducing carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions is often not free, and estimating the marginal
abatement cost of CO 2 emissions (MCAC) provides valuable information for policy analysis …

In response to global climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, China not only is
under enormous pressure to reduce emissions from all over the world, but also confronts the …

Blood supply chains (BSCs) play a strategic and crucial role in healthcare systems
especially in unexpected situations such as earthquakes and pandemic outbreaks …