We propose a new methodology to estimate empirically the input price-induced technical change and total factor productivity (TFP) growth in China. Our primary goal is test Hicks’ induced innovation hypothesis by examining whether China has been sharp increase prices that have accompanied its rapid economic growth. Utilizing idea of firm’s two-stage optimization problem, we develop parametric fo...

This study evaluated the productivity of non-profit hospitals in the USA in applying DEA-base Malmquist productivity Change index, decomposed into technical efficiency change index and technical progressive change index. Data used for this analysis consisted of 118 non-profit hospital utilization data and financial statements from 1993 through 2003. DEA-based Malmquist was conducted to measure ...

For nearly every technology there is a doubling period over which the price/performance ratio of that technology improves by a factor of 2. Careful examination of longterm historical trends reveals that these doubling periods are themselves shortening every decade; implying that the rate of technical progress is hyperexponential. If we take the 1990s as the benchmark decade of technical progres...

i Preface U.S. DRIVE (Driving Research and Innovation for Vehicle efficiency and Energy sustainability) is a voluntary government-industry partnership focused on precompetitive, advanced automotive and related infrastructure technology research and development (R&D). Partners are the By providing a framework for frequent and regular interaction among technical experts in common areas of experti...