Evaluating the efficiency of dual-use technology development programs from the R&D and socio-economic perspectives

• Main Authors: Lu W.-M., Kweh Q.L., Nourani M., Huang F.-W.
• Other Authors: 25625212800
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2023

This study applies a network data envelopment analysis model called network slacks-based measure (NSBM) to examine the R&D efficiency and socio-economic efficiency of Taiwan's dual-use (military and general public) technology development programs. We also employ the additive super-efficiency model to distinguish programs at different stages and conduct an analysis on the strengths and weaknesses of internal resource utilization. The results of this study show that the R&D efficiency is substantially higher than the socio-economic efficiency. Among the dual-use technology development programs, material and chemical engineering programs demonstrate relatively higher performance. This study provides insights into the policy of resource utilization. � 2015 Elsevier Ltd.