The Empirical Specification $Q = A I ^ { 3 } + B L ^ { 2 }$

question 20

Multiple Choice

The empirical specification $Q = A I ^ { 3 } + B L ^ { 2 }$ can be used to estimate

• A) a short-run cubic production function.
• B) short-run cubic cost function.
• C) a family of U-shaped product curves.
• D) both a and c
• E) none of the above

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