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Why the interpretation of the Cobb-Douglas production function must be radically changed

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  • Labini, Paolo Sylos, 1995. "Why the interpretation of the Cobb-Douglas production function must be radically changed," Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, Elsevier, vol. 6(4), pages 485-504, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:streco:v:6:y:1995:i:4:p:485-504
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