N'Guessan, Yapo G.; Featherstone, Allen M.; Cader, Hanas A. - Southern Agricultural Economics Association - SAEA - 2005
This study examines the impacts of empirical definition of zero output values on price elasticities, economy of scope, and scale using the Translog cost function. A system of cost and factor share equations with regularity conditions imposed is estimated. Results show that the choice of default...