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Linear versus nonlinear technical progress: theory and some evidence

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In this paper the theory of technical progress functions is briefly examined and its appropriate shape is tested. The main conclusion reached is that linearity is not supported by the data.

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  • Erkin Bairam, 1999. "Linear versus nonlinear technical progress: theory and some evidence," Applied Economics Letters, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 6(5), pages 283-286.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:apeclt:v:6:y:1999:i:5:p:283-286
    DOI: 10.1080/135048599353230
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