Abstract
In this study we use a distance function approach to derive Malmquist productivity indexes for 112 English higher education institutions (HEIs) over the period 1996/97 to 2004/5. The analysis shows that HEIs have experienced an annual average increase in productivity of 1 per cent. Further investigation reveals that HEIs have enjoyed an annual average increase in technology of 6 per cent combined with a decrease in technical efficiency of 5 per cent. Rapid changes in the higher education sector appear to have had a positive effect on the technology of production but this has been achieved at the cost of lower technical efficiency.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 653-674 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | Manchester School |
| Volume | 76 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Early online date | 13 Oct 2008 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |