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The efficiency of areas of science was evaluated using the DEA method.
Areas achieving a maximum orientation or regard of international publ
ication are rated as efficient. The areas of reproductive medicine, or
ganic and inorganic chemistry in the former Federal Republic can thus
be regarded as efficient areas of science. No area of scientific resea
rch in the former East Germany was able to achieve the optimum. The de
terminant in this connection is the adverse situation with respect to
international orientation whilst no substantial difference in regard f
or further research could be detected between East and West German res
earch.