This paper surveys 130 studies that apply frontier efficiency analysis to financial institutions
in 21 countries. The primary goals are to summarize and critically review empirical estimates …

We compare the efficiency of Islamic and conventional banks during the period 2004–2009
using data envelopment analysis (DEA) and meta-frontier analysis (MFA). The use of the …

Abstract Data Envelopment Analyses (DEA) is a methodology that has been used to
evaluate the efficiency of entities (eg, programs, organizations etc.) which are responsible …

The objective of this paper is to investigate the relationship between non-performing loans
and bank efficiency in Malaysia and Singapore. To achieve the objective, cost efficiency was …

By using stochastic frontier analysis, this article examines the technical efficiency of different
types of microfinance institutions in Latin America. In particular, it tests whether differences in …

We study the impact of banking system reforms during a crisis following a period of
undisciplined lending. Regulatory changes aimed at strengthening the banks' capital …

This paper discusses recent work in developing scalar measures of inefficiency which (a)
comprehend all inefficiencies, including non-zero slacks, and (b) are readily interpretable …

Researchers have used different approaches and techniques to measure bank performance
but most of these studies have been restricted to developed economies. Among the few …

Bank efficiency becomes critically important in an environment of increasingly contestable
international markets. As such, information regarding the efficiency of banks in a particular …

Purpose–The major aim of this research is to measure the relative efficiency of the top 100
Arab banks. The sensitivity of the results is also investigated. Design/methodology/approach …