Optimization Theory with Applications in the Agricultural Sector
1. Introduction.
2. Inputs and production function.
3. Production function in the short term.
4. Production in the long run
5. Iso-production curves, curves of equal cost.
6. Productivity and efficiency. Technical efficacy, distributive efficacy, economic efficiency.
7. Efficiency measurement: Parametric and non-parametric methods.
8. DEA (Data Envelopment Analysis). The CRS Constant Returns to Scale) model.
9. The VRS (Variable Returns to Scale) model.
10. Computer software: Parametric methods (Cobb-Douglas).
11. Non-parametric methods (DEAP, On- Front, EMS).
12. Application of the analysis to data of previous scientific papers
13. Presentations of student assignments