Evaluating the efficiency of public expenditure in municipal waste collection: A comparative study of Portuguese municipalities
Ricardo de Moraes e Soares
Abstract:Effective waste management is fundamental to sustainable development and the well-being of societies. This study focuses on the financial efficiency of urban waste collection in Portuguese municipalities, with the aim to analyze the effects of the allocation of public resources in the waste management sector. The main objective is to analyze the relationship between public spending and waste collection over a five-year period. Through the application of the classic data envelopment analysis model (DEA), the st… Show more
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