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Commodity Content In A General Input–Output Model

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  • Takao Fujimoto
  • Arrigo Opocher

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This technical paper provides a definition of ‘commodity content’ in extended von Neumann–Morishima models of production. Our definition admits as special cases the classical definition of ‘labour values’ in Leontief models, as well as Morishima's definition of ‘optimal values’ in a von Neumann model. Proper joint production, heterogeneous labour, durable consumption goods, household activities and disposal processes are all allowed for. We also propose a tentative mathematical criterion for defining bads and for distinguishing between unskilled and skilled labour.

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  • Takao Fujimoto & Arrigo Opocher, 2010. "Commodity Content In A General Input–Output Model," Metroeconomica, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 61(3), pages 442-453, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:metroe:v:61:y:2010:i:3:p:442-453
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-999X.2009.04071.x
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