A nonparametric test of quasiconcave production function with variable returns to scale

Sung Ko Li

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    Abstract

    Modeling “quasiconcavity” and “variable returns to scale” simultaneously is a challenging task. This paper defines variable returns to scale vigorously and explores its relationships with elasticity of scale and S-shaped functions. To check empirical data for consistency with both properties, this paper extends the current nonparametric tests for quasiconcave function to include both increasing and decreasing returns to scale. To accomplish this task, an empirical quasiconcave production function that exhibits variable returns to scale is introduced.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)160-170
    Number of pages11
    JournalJournal of Mathematical Economics
    Volume82
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - May 2019

    Scopus Subject Areas

    • Economics and Econometrics
    • Applied Mathematics

    User-Defined Keywords

    • Nonparametric tests
    • Quasiconcave production function
    • S-shaped production function
    • Variable returns to scale

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