Efficiency and productivity change of banks: Mauritian evidences.(Report): An article from: Journal of Academy of Business and Economics

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From the author: This paper employs a nonparametic approach to the efficiency and productivity of the Mauritian banking sector during 2001-2006. The measurement of efficiency is done using the Data Envelopment Analysis(DEA). Productivity growth is decomposed into technical efficiency and technological change using the Malmquist indices. Using labour, fixed assets and loanable funds as inputs and total loans and fee based income as outputs in the analysis, it is observed that the mean efficiency score of banks in the Mauritius when compared to other countries is lower. The Malmquist Total Factor Productivity results obtained indicate that annual productivity growth averaged the 4.9% across all commercial banks and was largely attributable to technological progress. The results have important implications for bank managers, policy makers, bank regulators and other stakeholders of the Mauritian economy. It is believed that there is considerable scope for efficiency improvements in this sector, particularly for Mauritian Bank to consolidate and enhance their competiveness in the region.

Citation Details
Title: Efficiency and productivity change of banks: Mauritian evidences.(Report)
Author: Seetanah Boopen
Publication:Journal of Academy of Business and Economics (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2011
Publisher: International Academy of Business and Economics
Volume: 11 Issue: 2 Page: 130(5)

Article Type: Report

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