The Application of a Random Coefficient Model to the Problem of Estimating Aggregate Production Parameters

This 1977 paper is about estimating elasticities for the ORANI model -- in particular the elasticity of substitution between capital and labour. Literature is surveyed, and a theoretical approach outlined. Then data and regression results are briefly discussed. From cross-sectional data, the average elasticity of substitution between capital and labour for Australian manufacturing is estimated to be 1.28. Please note: The PDF download of this fairly old paper is an optical scan of indifferent, but legible, quality