Assessing the Operational Efficiency of U.S. Airports: Do Governance Structures Matter?
Presenter Type
UNO Graduate Student (Doctoral)
Major/Field of Study
Public Administration
Advisor Information
Professor Carol Ebdon
Location
MBSC304 - G (Doctoral)
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Start Date
24-3-2023 1:00 PM
End Date
4-3-2023 2:15 PM
Abstract
In contrast to the extensive privatization of European airports, primary commercial service airports in the U.S. are largely owned and operated by general-purpose governments or independent authorities. The variation in airport governance structures represents variable institutional arrangements that can affect airport operation and governance. Theoretically, airports governed by independent authorities are expected to achieve economies of scale and more efficient operation and management. However, the empirical findings remain inconclusive. Based on a panel data set of 26 U.S. large hub airports from 2010 to 2019, this research attempts to use linear dynamic panel data models to estimate how airport governance structures affect airport operational efficiency.
Scheduling
1-2:15 p.m., 2:30 -3:45 p.m.
Assessing the Operational Efficiency of U.S. Airports: Do Governance Structures Matter?
MBSC304 - G (Doctoral)
In contrast to the extensive privatization of European airports, primary commercial service airports in the U.S. are largely owned and operated by general-purpose governments or independent authorities. The variation in airport governance structures represents variable institutional arrangements that can affect airport operation and governance. Theoretically, airports governed by independent authorities are expected to achieve economies of scale and more efficient operation and management. However, the empirical findings remain inconclusive. Based on a panel data set of 26 U.S. large hub airports from 2010 to 2019, this research attempts to use linear dynamic panel data models to estimate how airport governance structures affect airport operational efficiency.