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Comment on W. Erwin Diewert’s, “Index Number Theory Using Differences Rather Than Ratios”

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A comment on the article by W. Erwin Diewert in this volume.

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  • Matthew D. Shapiro, 2005. "Comment on W. Erwin Diewert’s, “Index Number Theory Using Differences Rather Than Ratios”," American Journal of Economics and Sociology, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 64(1), pages 361-366, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ajecsc:v:64:y:2005:i:1:p:361-366
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1536-7150.2005.00366.x
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    1. Matthew D. Shapiro & David W. Wilcox, 1997. "Alternative strategies for aggregating prices in the CPI," Review, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, issue May, pages 113-125.
    2. Irving Shapiro & Matthew D. Shapiro & David Wilcox, 2001. "Measuring the value of Cataract Surgery," NBER Chapters, in: Medical Care Output and Productivity, pages 411-438, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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