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On the interpretation of coefficients in multiplicative-logarithmic functions: a reconsideration

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This paper shows that previous arguments about the problems in interpreting the coefficients in multiplicative-logarithmic functions, derived from an arbitrary rebasing of the series, are incorrect. In the specific case of the translog production function, the tests for the CES, Cobb-Douglas and constant returns to scale restrictions are shown to be invariant to any rescaling.

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  • Jesus Felipe, 1998. "On the interpretation of coefficients in multiplicative-logarithmic functions: a reconsideration," Applied Economics Letters, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 5(6), pages 397-400.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:apeclt:v:5:y:1998:i:6:p:397-400
    DOI: 10.1080/135048598354799
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