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Statistical Cost Analysis Revisited

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  • James M. Griffin

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I. Introduction, 107.—II. Pseudo-data generation from a process model, 109.—III. A comparison of time series and pseudo data, 112.—IV. The translog cost function, 114.—V. Statistical cost function estimation, 116.—VI. Substitution and price elasticities: Tests for an energy aggregate, 119.—VII. Applications for long-range analysis, 122.—VIII. Summary, 126.

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  • James M. Griffin, 1979. "Statistical Cost Analysis Revisited," The Quarterly Journal of Economics, President and Fellows of Harvard College, vol. 93(1), pages 107-129.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:qjecon:v:93:y:1979:i:1:p:107-129.
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