Exploring the regional efficiency of the Swedish agricultural sector during the CAP reforms - multi-directional efficiency analysis approach

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When designing structural reforms for rural areas, the regional dimension is crucial. This study implemented a multi-directional efficiency approach in a regional, rural development context with the aim of analysing the regional efficiency of agricultural resources. The efficiency patterns of each input and output were observed over three Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) periods (1998-2013). Efficiency of labour, assets and diversified output vary the most. Over the CAP periods, the efficiency gap across the counties decreases, indicating that changes in the policy help for regions cohesion. Future policies should keep compensating for generation of public goods, and creating opportunities for diversification.

Original languageEnglish
Article number104897
JournalLand Use Policy
Volume100
Number of pages10
ISSN0264-8377
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

    Research areas

  • Common Agricultural Policy, multidirectional efficiency analysis, regional efficiency, rural development, Sweden, DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS, TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY, MULTIPLE COMPARISONS, CHINESE REGIONS, PRODUCTIVITY, SUBSIDIES, POLICY, INEFFICIENCY, SYSTEMS, ENERGY

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