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Constant-Elasticity-Of-Substitution Production Function

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  • Nakamura, Masakatsu

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We consider endogenous changes of inputs from labor to capital in the production of intermediate goods, i.e., a form of mechanization. We derive complementary relationships between capital accumulation and mechanization by assuming a Cobb–Douglas production function for the production of final goods from intermediate goods. A constant-elasticity-of-substitution production function in which the elasticity of substitution exceeds unity can be endogenously derived as the envelope of Cobb–Douglas production functions when the efficiency of inputs is assumed in a specific form. The difficulty of mechanization represents the elasticity of substitution.

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  • Nakamura, Hideki & Nakamura, Masakatsu, 2008. "Constant-Elasticity-Of-Substitution Production Function," Macroeconomic Dynamics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 12(5), pages 694-701, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:macdyn:v:12:y:2008:i:05:p:694-701_07
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