Use of DEA method in the analysis of sustainable socio- economic development of EU countries

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (8) ◽  
pp. 28-46
Author(s):  
Janusz Rosiek
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Dea Efficiency ◽  
The Eu

One of the key challenges currently faced by the European Union countries is ensuring sustainable socio-economic development. The article aims to present the results of the study concerning the effectiveness of expenditures incurred by the EU countries on sustainable development and their effects, tak ing into account the average three-year delay between the expenditures and the effects of the implemented policy. Data Envelopment Analysis was employed in the research. As an approximate measure of sustainability, the DEA efficiency indicator was used. This was due to the fact that the indicator was constructed on the basis of the value of expenditures and effects, which were crucial for the assessment and comparison of the degree of sustainable development. The research covered 28 EU countries and was carried out on the basis of data collected by Eurostat for the years 2011—2013 (expenditures) and 2014—2016 (effects). In general it can be stated that all analysed countries were characterized by high values of sustainable development indicators, which proves that the implementation of the EU sustainable development policy is highly effective. However, it is worth noting that the ranking of the countries considered to be the most economically developed is relatively low. In order to explain this fact, further indepth theoretical and empirical analyses are required.

Economic and energy efficiency of agriculture

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (No. 8) ◽  
pp. 355-364
Author(s):  
Marcin Wysokiński ◽  
Joanna Domagała ◽  
Arkadiusz Gromada ◽  
Magdalena Golonko ◽  
Paulina Trębska
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Modern Agriculture ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Industrial Energy ◽  
Production Technologies ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Eu

Article concerns economic and energy efficiency of agriculture in European Union countries. The study period concerned 2016. For analysis and presentation of materials, descriptive, tabular and graphic methods and the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method – CCR (Charnes, Cooper and Rhodes) model focused on input-oriented minimisation were used. An assessment of the socio-economic development of the EU countries was made using the following measures: Human Development Index (HDI) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita (USD per inhabitant). Modern agriculture depends on industrial energy sources and as the socio-economic development changes into more and more energy-intensive production technologies. After presenting the introduction and review of the literature, the economic and energy efficiency of agriculture in the EU countries in 2016 was examined, which was at a high level – the DEA reached 0.67. Then, the correlation between the socio-economic development of countries and their economic and energy efficiency was analysed. It was also found that along with socio-economic development in the EU countries, the economic and energy efficiency of agriculture is increasing.

scholarly journals Economic Development of the European Union in the Relation of Sustainable Development—Taxonomic Analysis

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (22) ◽  
pp. 7488
Author(s):  
Janina Jędrzejczak-Gas ◽  
Anetta Barska ◽  
Joanna Wyrwa
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Linear Ordering ◽  
Individual Member ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Threshold Method ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Level Of Economic Development ◽  
The Eu

The purpose of this paper is a multidimensional assessment of the diversification of economic development in EU countries in the context of the progress in the implementation of the concept of sustainable development in 2014 and 2019. The issues discussed in this article are topical and important, given that the spatial disparity of economic development in the EU has never been so pronounced as it is today. While there is a wealth of studies on economic development in the literature, research on the comprehensive approach to this problem in the relation of sustainable development appears to be rather scarce. The article emphasizes the role of energy in economic growth. Authors used taxonomic measures. They were constructed on the basis of selected methods of multidimensional comparative analysis. By using the Hellwig method and the TOPSIS method, taxonomic measures were constructed, and linear ordering of the EU countries was carried out. In addition, using the so-called threshold method, the clustering of EU countries was carried out. The analysis involved 27 EU countries. The conducted research revealed significant disproportions between the respective EU countries in terms of the level of economic development in the relation of implementing the concept of sustainable development. It seems justified to take action aimed at eliminating the differences between the countries in the analyzed aspect. It is necessary both to intensify efforts at the level of individual Member States and the EU, oriented towards pro-development activities.

Synthetic evaluation of disparities in sustainable development of European Union countries

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 37-55
Author(s):  
Iwona Bąk ◽  
Katarzyna Cheba
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Individual Member ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Sustainable Development Indicators ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Strategic Goals ◽  
Dynamic Version ◽  
The Eu

Consistent socio-economic development is one of the strategic goals of the European Union (EU) functioning. The research results presented in the literature focus mainly on the comparison of the position occupied by certain EU countries with respect to other member countries. However, it is also important to address the issue of the EU consistency and to assess the extent of development disparities between individual member countries. The aim of the study is a comparative analysis of the disproportions between the EU countries in the area of sustainable development. Sustainable development indicators for the years 2008—2014 available in the Eurostat database were used in the paper. A dynamic version of the relative taxonomy proposed by Stanisław Wydymus was used in the study. The analysis showed that there are strong disproportions in the development of the EU member countries — it turned out that in every geographical region of Europe there are countries with high positions in the ranking, as well as those with low positions. The leader in the whole analysed period was Sweden, with the last place taken by Malta.

scholarly journals Efficiency of the European Social Fund Contribution to the Regions of Latvia

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-19
Author(s):  
Ilze Latviete
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Social Stratification ◽  
The Other ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Activity Increase ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
European Social Fund ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Social Fund ◽  
The Eu

Abstract From 2004 till mid-2007, the economics of Latvia experienced fast development, which to some extent was influenced by accessing the European Union (EU), which in its turn provided access to the EU funds and subsequently to significant investment in the country’s development, thus also affecting the topicalities of social security and employment. Because of the world recession, the EU has experienced an economic downfall which hit Latvia and its regions very hard, causing a significant reduction in the economic activity, increase in the unemployment level, and the risk of social stratification. To facilitate the socio-economic development of the regions, to increase the level of welfare in the regions with lower socio-economic development indicators, as well as to prevent the possibility of appearance of unfavourable situations in the future, it is necessary to use correctly the EU funds available in Latvia, including the financing of the European Social Fund (ESF). In the period from 2004 till 2010, the Riga region has acquired 33% of the total ESF financing in the welfare sector, Latgale has the second largest financing - 25%, but the other resources have been acquired in a more or less equal amounts in the other regions: Kurzeme (16%), Zemgale (14%), and Vidzeme (12%). The ESF financing in the welfare sector has influenced the socio-economic indicators of the regions. Functional correlations are observed among the ESF financing in the welfare sector and the value changes in the number of registered unemployed persons, job seekers and the territory development index.

scholarly journals New Plant Breeding Technologies: An Assessment of the Political Economy of the Regulatory Environment and Implications for Sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 3687
Author(s):  
Vincent Smith ◽  
Justus H. H. Wesseler ◽  
David Zilberman
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Regulatory Environment ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
International Policies ◽  
Modern Biotechnology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

This perspective discusses the impact of political economy on the regulation of modern biotechnology. Modern biotechnology has contributed to sustainable development, but its potential has been underexplored and underutilized. We highlight the importance of the impacts of regulations for investments in modern biotechnology and argue that improvements are possible via international harmonization of approval processes. This development is urgently needed for improving sustainable development. Policy makers in the European Union (EU) in particular are challenged to rethink their approach to regulating modern biotechnology as their decisions have far ranging consequences beyond the boundaries of the EU and they have the power to influence international policies.

The study of uniformity of development across regions and countries of the European Union

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (9) ◽  
pp. 26-42
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Cheba
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
The European Union ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Sustainable Development Indicators ◽  
Vector Calculus ◽  
Informational Basis ◽  
Changes Over Time ◽  
The Eu

The purpose of the article is to analyse the uniformity of changes over time concerning sustainable development of the European Union. Such analyses are particularly important as the pursuit of sustainable development of the EU countries is one of its strategic developmental objectives. The informational basis of the study were the sustainable development indicators for the years 2009—2014 published by the Eurostat. Vector calculus was used to examine the uniformity of changes. The results of the analysis confirmed significant differences in, both across regions in Europe and EU member countries.

scholarly journals Eco-innovations for a circular economy: the EU countries rankings

2021 ◽  
Vol 114 ◽  
pp. 01012
Author(s):  
Konstantin G. Gomonov
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Catching Up ◽  
The Eu

This article reveals the importance of implementing eco-innovation for the circular economy and sustainable development. The author provides different approaches to measuring the level of development of eco-innovation in the countries of the European Union. The two main indices for measuring eco-innovation are revealed in more detail. Described the pillars of each of the indices. Clustering of EU countries was carried out using the k-means method and groups of countries were identified by the level of implementation of eco-innovation. The clear leaders are Denmark, Sweden. Bulgaria, Cyprus, Poland are catching-up countries.

scholarly journals The implementation of synthetic variable for constructing the sandard of living measure in European Union countries

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 5-19
Author(s):  
Marta Kuc
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Baltic Countries ◽  
European Union Countries ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Baltic ◽  
The Eu

This paper proposes the use of synthetic variable to examine differences in the standard of living in the EU countries. The synthetic variable allows to replace the whole set of variables into one aggregated variable. This variable is the basis for organizing and grouping countries in terms of standard of living. The subject of empirical analysis are 24 member states of the European Union in 1995-2010. The analysis of synthetic variable reveals that there are significant disparities between countries in the field of overall socio-economic development. The analysis show favorable situation in Ireland and very unfavorable conditions in Romania, Bulgaria and the Baltic countries.

scholarly journals Assessment of the socio-economic development of the region (on the example of the Chuvash Republic)

2021 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 01027
Author(s):  
Polina Gorbunova ◽  
Gennady Denisov ◽  
Elena Perfilova ◽  
Anna Zakharova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Threshold Values ◽  
Step Process ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Chuvash Republic

The article proposes a methodology for an indicative assessment of the socio-economic development of the region in order to ensure the sustainability of development. The author’s methodology is based on the principles of indicative management; based on the use of a system of indicators of development indicators, intervals of threshold values; is a step-by-step process of assessing the social and economic development of the region; takes into account the contribution of each factor to ensuring sustainable development; allows you to identify “strong” and “problem” areas of social and economic development of the region. The analysis of the results obtained in dynamics makes it possible to assess the effectiveness of development indicators.

How efficiently are the EU countries coping with the discrepancy between economic and environmental goals

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-329
Author(s):  
Ladislava Issever Grochová ◽  
Kateřina Myšková
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Resource Depletion ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Environmental Goals ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Eu

With growing evidence of natural resource depletion and environmental pollution, environmental issues became complementary to economic goals. Reduction of negative effects of human activities on the environment while enhancement of the use of alternative and renewable resources are now required together with satisfactory economic performance. The European Union made declarations to follow these goals in the Lisbon Strategy and consequently in the Strategy 2020. This paper examines to what extent these goals are fulfilled vis-à-vis EU member countries. Specifically, by performing Data Envelopment Analysis we provide an alternative way of assessing the ability of the individual EU countries to achieve these objectives. This ability is represented by relative efficiency scores of the EU members which reflect both economic and environmental goals. The paper finds that Denmark, Luxembourg, and Sweden are the most efficient countries, and also identifies the areas to be improved by the inefficient countries to reach the frontier.

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