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Estimation of TFP growth: a semiparametric smooth coefficient approach

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  • Subal Kumbhakar & Kai Sun, 2012. "Estimation of TFP growth: a semiparametric smooth coefficient approach," Empirical Economics, Springer, vol. 43(1), pages 1-24, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:empeco:v:43:y:2012:i:1:p:1-24
    DOI: 10.1007/s00181-011-0468-x
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    TFP growth; Semiparametric smooth coefficient model; Input distance function; C13; C14; D24;
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    JEL classification:

    • C13 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Estimation: General
    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General
    • D24 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - Production; Cost; Capital; Capital, Total Factor, and Multifactor Productivity; Capacity

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