Derivation of the Hicks, or direct, elasticity of substitution using the input distance function

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Journal: Economics Letters

Year: 2010

Volume: 108

Issue: 3

Pages: 349-351

Authors (1)

Stern, David I. (Australian National University)

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Abstract

I derive a new symmetric elasticity of complementarity from the input distance function by imposing a constant distance condition. Assuming technical efficiency and a single output, the Hicks elasticity of substitution is its reciprocal.

Derivation of the Hicks, or direct, elasticity of substitution using the input distance function

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