scholarly journals DEA Game Cross-Efficiency Model to Urban Public Infrastructure Investment Comprehensive Efficiency of China

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Sun ◽  
Huixia Huang ◽  
Chi Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Infrastructure Investment ◽  
Investment Efficiency ◽  
Investment Fund ◽  
Public Infrastructure ◽  
Investment Funds ◽  
Capital Cities ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
The Game Theory ◽  
Application Data

In managerial application, data envelopment analysis (DEA) is used by numerous studies to evaluate performances and solve the allocation problem. As the problem of infrastructure investment becomes more and more important in Chinese cities, it is of vital necessity to evaluate the investment efficiency and assign the fund. In practice, there are competitions among cities due to the scarcity of investment funds. However, the traditional DEA model is a pure self-evaluation model without considering the impacts of the other decision-making units (DMUs). Even though using the cross-efficiency model can figure out the best multiplier bundle for the unit and other DMUs, the solution is not unique. Therefore, this paper introduces the game theory into DEA cross-efficiency model to evaluate the infrastructure investment efficiency when cities compete with each other. In this paper, we analyze the case involving 30 provincial capital cities of China. And the result shows that the approach can accomplish a unique and efficient solution for each city (DMU) after the investment fund is allocated as an input variable.

scholarly journals Improving Public Infrastructure in the Philippines

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-184
Author(s):  
Takuji Komatsuzaki
Keyword(s):  
Public Investment ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Infrastructure Investment ◽  
Investment Efficiency ◽  
Model Structure ◽  
Public Infrastructure ◽  
Investment Expenditure ◽  
Macroeconomic Implications

This paper explores the macroeconomic effects of improving public infrastructure in the Philippines, modeling the infrastructure scale-up plan being implemented by the current administration. After benchmarking the Philippines’ level of infrastructure investment, quantity and quality of public infrastructure, and public investment efficiency relative to its neighboring countries, the analysis uses a dynamic general equilibrium model to quantitatively assess the macroeconomic implications of raising public investment expenditure with different financing schemes and different rates of public investment efficiency. Critically dependent on a model structure in which accumulation of publicly provided infrastructure raises the overall productivity of the economy, the model simulations show that (i) increasing public infrastructure investment results in sustained gains in output, (ii) the effects of improving public investment efficiency are substantial, and (iii) deficit-financed increases in public investment lead to higher borrowing costs that constrain output increases over time. These results underscore the importance of improving public investment efficiency and revenue mobilization.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Urban Infrastructure Investment Efficiency: Empirical Evidence from Heilongjiang Province, China

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Xiaodong Yang ◽  
Yongxiang Wu ◽  
Yafeng Yu
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Urban Infrastructure ◽  
Infrastructure Investment ◽  
Investment Efficiency ◽  
Efficiency Evaluation ◽  
Heilongjiang Province ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Investment Decision Making

The rapid growth of urban infrastructure investment in China has brought with it some serious problems that cannot be ignored, such as low investment efficiency and faulty investment decision-making. Therefore, based on the latest research findings related to infrastructure efficiency evaluation theory and evaluation methods, this paper uses empirical evidence from Heilongjiang province to analyze urban infrastructure investment efficiency. To analyze investment efficiency in the province, a new infrastructure investment efficiency evaluation model is developed known as the SDEA-Malmquist model. The model reveals that urban infrastructure investment projects in Heilongjiang province are relatively effective and stable but that the efficiency of such investments varies according to the city in which they are made. Overall efficiency is consistent with the TFC (total final consumption) index, but the index fluctuates within a narrow range between cities due to technological differences.

scholarly journals USE OF TRADING TO INCREASE PROFITABILITY OF SECURITIES PORTFOLIO IN INVESTMENT FUNDS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (40) ◽  
pp. 288-299
Author(s):  
І. Morhachov ◽  
L. Kostyrko ◽  
Е. Chernodubova ◽  
А. Martynov ◽  
М. Plietnov
Keyword(s):  
High Growth ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Active Management ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Investment Efficiency ◽  
Investment Fund ◽  
Investment Funds ◽  
Tax Payments ◽  
Brokerage Commissions ◽  
Stock Portfolio

Abstract. It is determined that in investment processes, each percentage of returns is important. The hypothesis was considered that active management of the stock portfolio through intensive trading is a potential way of significantly improving the level of efficiency of investments in the stock market. The purpose of the work was to study the feasibility of using trading to increase the profitability of the securities portfolio and, in particular, for institutional investors. Trading of shares (intensive purchase and sale) is considered as a factor in increasing the profitability of investments in shares. The shortcomings of the intensification of trading are specified, which consists in an increase in taxes, brokerage commissions and lost profits due to the expectation of a better date for entering the transaction. As a research method, modeling based on the data of a three-year period of dynamics of Microsoft shares and hypothetical companies was used. The corresponding modeling made it possible to draw the following conclusions: the increase in trading intensity does not guarantee an increase in the level of investment efficiency; the increase in trading intensity leads to an increase in the tax burden and risk level, which ultimately neutralizes efforts on intensive trading. Investment funds which are actively managed and use intensive trading in activities do not have a significant advantage over funds that have passive management. The basis of the efficiency of investment funds is the minimization of overhead costs, including by minimizing taxes due to the reduction of the level of trading intensity to zero. It is important to pre-envisage promising shares for purchase, and keep them in their own portfolio for a long period of time with a minimum level of portfolio balancing intensity. Rebalancing the stock portfolio on the principle of profit fixing leads to an increase in tax payments and neutralizes capital growth opportunities due to the sale of shares with high growth potential. Keywords: trading, shares, investment fund, rebalancing of securities portfolio. JEL Сlassification G11, G14, G20 Formulas: 0; fig.: 4; tabl.: 5; bibl.: 14.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF GOVERNMENT DECISIONS ON THE EFFICIENCY OF THE INVESTMENT FUNDS MARKET IN POLAND

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 573-594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorota Witkowska ◽  
Krzysztof Kompa ◽  
Grzegorz Mentel
Keyword(s):  
Mutual Funds ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Investment Strategy ◽  
Pension Funds ◽  
Investment Efficiency ◽  
Investment Fund ◽  
Investment Funds ◽  
Stable Growth ◽  
Polish Government ◽  
The Impact

Polish government introduced crucial changes concerning conditions of the pension funds functioning in the years 2011–2014. This article focuses on explaining the impact of these political decisions on efficiency of investment fund market in Poland. Therefore, the article aims (1) to find out if changing in functioning of pension funds also affected the efficiency of mutual funds which provide stable growth investment policy (i.e. similar investment strategy as pension funds) and (2) to check which type of investment funds, pension or mutual, were more efficient in the sense of returns and risks under new regulations. The analysis is provided for selected mutual funds using daily, weekly and monthly returns. The whole period of analysis, years 2009–2015, is divided into six sub-periods according to the three events, that essentially changed the functioning of the pension funds. Statistical tests for in pairs comparisons of returns and risks, and ratios for investment efficiency evaluation were applied. Findings show that pension funds performed better than mutual funds which are managed by the same company. More, the changes of the rules for pension funds’ functioning caused an increase of risk and a decrease of efficiency of the considered investment funds’ portfolios.

Self‐evaluation model for TQM activity

2000 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Osada ◽  
Masahiko Yamazaki
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Self Evaluation

Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) highlights operating, control and compliance deficiencies in asset management industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne-Marie Godfrey
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Asset Management ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Governance Structures ◽  
Investment Fund ◽  
Extensive Experience ◽  
Investment Funds ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Best Execution ◽  
Asset Managers

Purpose To examine the nine common areas of non-compliance in managing investment funds and discretionary accounts, detailed in a Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) circular dated September 15, 2017, directed at SFC-licensed asset managers. Design/methodology/approach Discusses a July 2017 circular indicating the SFC’s general concerns and analyzing the following nine common areas of non-compliance cited in the September 15, 2017 circular: (1) inappropriate receipt of cash rebates giving rise to apparent conflicts of interests, (2) failure to follow investment-suitability and discretionary account mandates during solicitation, (3) failure to implement liquidity-risk management processes, (4) deficiencies in governance structures and fair-valuation procedures, (5) deficiencies in systems for ensuring best execution, (6) failure to safeguard fair order allocation, (7) inadequate controls for protection of client assets, (8) inadequate systems to comply with investment restrictions, and (9) inadequate safeguards to address market misconduct risk. Findings The nine examples of non-compliance provide a useful insight into key “problem areas” indicated to currently be of particular concern to the SFC. Practical implications All SFC-licensed asset managers would be well advised to revisit their internal governance structures and operational policies and procedures in order to ensure that they are compliant with applicable standards and requirements. Originality/value Practical guidance from a lawyer with extensive experience advising investment managers and advisers, fund administrators, trustees and other fund service providers on investment fund-related issues.

scholarly journals Implementation of Directive 2011/61/Eu of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on Alternative Investment Fund Managers Into Czech Legal System

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-61
Author(s):  
Zuzana Šiková
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Legal System ◽  
European Parliament ◽  
Investment Fund ◽  
Investment Funds ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Fund Managers ◽  
Investment Companies ◽  
Alternative Investment

This contribution deals with the implementation of Directive 2011/61/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on Alternative Investment Fund Managers and amending Directives 2003/41/EC and 2009/65/EC and Regulations (EC) No 1060/2009 and (EU) No 1095/2010 into Czech legal system. The main aim of the contribution is to confirm or disprove the hypothesis that entity in Section 15 of Act no. 240/2013 Coll, on Investment Companies and Investment Funds, as amended, is an alternative fund according to the Directive 2011/61/EU and that Directive 2011/61/EU was not transposed in Czech Republic properly. Author used to confirm or disprove above mentioned hypothesis scientific methods, especially comparison, induction and deduction. This contribution also looks at the Directive 2011/61/EU evaluation of its effectiveness and possible development of regulation in this area.

scholarly journals Government public infrastructure investment and economic performance in Spain (1980-2016)

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Perez-Montiel ◽  
Carles Manera
Keyword(s):  
Public Investment ◽  
Infrastructure Investment ◽  
Annual Data ◽  
Public Infrastructure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Autonomous Communities ◽  
Vector Autoregressive ◽  
Acyclic Graphs ◽  
Multiplier Effects

Purpose The authors estimate the multiplier effect of government public infrastructure investment in Spain. This paper aims to use annual data of the 17 Spanish autonomous communities for the 1980–2016 period. Design/methodology/approach The authors use dynamic acyclic graphs and the heterogeneous panel structural vector autoregressive (P-SVAR) method of Pedroni (2013). This method is robust to cross-sectional heterogeneity and dependence, which are present in the data. Findings The findings suggest that an increase in the level of government public infrastructure investment generates a positive and persistent effect on the level of output. Five years after the fiscal expansion, the multiplier effects of government public infrastructure investment reach values above one. This confirms that government public infrastructure investment expansions have Keynesian effects. The authors also find that the multiplier effects differ between autonomous communities with above-average and below-average GDP per capita. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, no research uses dynamic acyclic graphs and heterogeneous P-SVAR techniques to estimate fiscal multipliers of government public investment in Spain by using subnational data.

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