When Estimating a Short-Run Production Function of the Form $Q = A L ^ { 3 } + B L ^ { 2 }$

question 47

Multiple Choice

When estimating a short-run production function of the form $Q = A L ^ { 3 } + B L ^ { 2 }$ ,it is necessary to specify in the computer routine that

• A)A < 0.
• B)B > 0.
• C)the intercept term is forced to equal zero.
• D)a and b
• E)all of the above

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