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Nonparametric Estimation Of Multiproduct And Product-Specific Economies Of Scale

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  • Coffey, Brian K.
  • Featherstone, Allen M.

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Numerous studies have utilized nonparametric estimation of production efficiency but no such study focuses on multiproduct or product-specific economies of scale. A mathematical program is specified to nonparametrically estimate these measures for crops and livestock for Kansas farms. Results show that many farms would realize benefits from expansion.

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  • Coffey, Brian K. & Featherstone, Allen M., 2004. "Nonparametric Estimation Of Multiproduct And Product-Specific Economies Of Scale," 2004 Annual Meeting, February 14-18, 2004, Tulsa, Oklahoma 34592, Southern Agricultural Economics Association.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:saeaft:34592
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.34592
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