Tourism productivity under crisis conditions
A double frontier Malmquist analysis of the U.S. casino gaming industry
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21689550 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Asit Bandyopadhayay (0000-0001-5939-847X, Austin Peay State University, corresponding author), Somak Dutta (0000-0002-5613-8987, Iowa State University), Tianshu Zheng (0009-0001-5052-8837, Iowa State University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-06-28 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Tourism Economics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1354-8166 • E-ISSN: 2044-0375 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/13548166261463307 |
| OpenAlex | W7166468617 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 37 |
This study examines productivity dynamics in the U.S. casino gaming industry under economic crisis conditions using a double frontier data envelopment analysis framework. While traditional Malmquist productivity index approaches rely on optimistic efficiency frontiers, such methods may overstate resilience during downturns by overlooking inefficiency expansion. Using state-level data from twelve U.S. casino markets between 2006 and 2012, this study integrates both optimistic and pessimistic DEA perspectives to construct a double frontier Malmquist productivity index. The results reveal substantial divergence between optimistic and pessimistic productivity measures, particularly during the Great Recession, with several states exhibiting inefficiency-driven productivity decline that is not captured by conventional methods. By jointly accounting for frontier advancement and inefficiency dynamics, the proposed framework provides a more comprehensive assessment of productivity change. The findings highlight the importance of dual-frontier productivity measurement for evaluating tourism resilience, crisis preparedness, and regulatory stress-testing in gaming and other tourism-related industries
Data envelopment analysis · Frontier · Inefficiency · Malmquist index · Pessimism · Production–possibility frontier · Productivity · Tourism · Efficiency Analysis Using DEA · Gambling Behavior and Treatments · Occupational and Professional Licensing Regulation
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