Significance of Efficiency for Sustainable Development : A Practice of Data Envelopment Analysis on Textile Sector

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Significance of Efficiency for Sustainable Development : A Practice of Data Envelopment Analysis on Textile Sector

Author

ÖZGÜR, Ersan

Abstract

Resources in the nature are limited and mankind has to use these resources economically or otherwise next generations might have difficulty in surviving. That is why today’s decision makers has to be able to think and plan the futures resources for not to danger future’s generations. In this perspective sustainable development policies can be considered as a solution for the next generation’s wealth. Sustainable development policy requires a balance while consuming the natural resources. For sustainable development efficient uses of resources is essential. In this study we try to assess the efficiency of the Turkish textile sector companies, regarding to sustainable development. In this study Data Enveloping Analyses is practiced to the data gathered from Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) quoted textile companies. Results of the survey indicates that efficiency rates affected negatively from the Chinese factor, domestic structural deficiencies in textile sector and economic situation.

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Date

2010-06

Extent

626

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