Table 3.
Distribution of the returns to scale.
| Indicator | Inefficient regions | Efficient regions | Total | Average dairy cows (LU∗) | Average ESU∗∗ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of regions with decreasing returns to scale | 8 | 11 | 19 | 126.86 | 449.36 |
| Number of regions with efficient returns to scale | 0 | 20 | 20 | 55.52 | 165.94 |
| Number of regions with increasing returns to scale | 55 | 14 | 69 | 40.57 | 112.89 |
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| Total | 63 | 45 | 108 | 58.52 | 181.91 |
Notes: *LU (livestock unit)-converting average number of animals to livestock units is done applying to this number a coefficient related to the category of animal. For example, 1 dairy cow is one LU. **ESU (economic size unit) = 1 ESU is 1000 EUR of standard output.