Efficiency in Argentine agricultural sector

Abstract

The principal purpose of this paper is to analyze the agricultural productive efficiency in the Pampean Region of Argentina. To achieve this goal, the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) technique is used. The "core area" composed by North of Buenos Aires, South of Santa Fe and South East Córdoba is the highest productive efficient zone, becoming the "border" to which other areas should aim. We found different levels of efficiency among crops within areas, which could be a key element to discuss the amount payable for land renting.