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The denominator rule with unit ratio difference

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  • Rolf Färe

    (Oregon State University
    University of Maryland)

  • Giannis Karagiannis

    (University of Macedonia)

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In this paper we extend the denominator rule for ratios given in different units of measurement and we explain how to derive the relevant aggregation shares, which are given in terms of the denominator variable and the constants converting the relevant variables into the same unit of measurement.

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  • Rolf Färe & Giannis Karagiannis, 2024. "The denominator rule with unit ratio difference," Journal of Productivity Analysis, Springer, vol. 61(2), pages 183-190, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jproda:v:61:y:2024:i:2:d:10.1007_s11123-023-00698-9
    DOI: 10.1007/s11123-023-00698-9
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