Economic openness and technical efficiency: A case study of Chinese manufacturing industries
This paper presents a study of the technical efficiency of industries in a transitional economy: China. Using data for 28 manufacturing industries across 29 provinces and the Data Envelopment Analysis approach, the technical efficiency of each industry is measured and compared across regions and provinces. The determinants of differential technical efficiency performance are analysed, with a particular focus on the impact of trade orientation and foreign investment. Trade openness is found generally to have a positive effect on technical efficiency.
The educational service trade is a great concern for competition after WTO entry. Comparing with thepractice of educational service, however, the study and decision--making of it are lagging behind. In order to bring theChinese educational potential into full play, we are urged to further reform and development of higher education, and ex-ploitation of laws and features of it as well.