On the estimation of returns to scale using variable cost functions

Ronald R. Braeutigam; Andrew F. Daughety

doi:10.1016/0165-1765(83)90157-X

On the estimation of returns to scale using variable cost functions

Ronald R. Braeutigam^*, Andrew F. Daughety

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Economics

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This paper compares two methods of estimating returns to scale based on variable cost functions. It shows specifically how the methods differ, and indicates why it is important to select an appropriate method when drawing inferences about policy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	25-31
Number of pages	7
Journal	Economics Letters
Volume	11
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0165-1765(83)90157-X
State	Published - 1983

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Economics and Econometrics

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