It 15 difficult to obtain c1osed-fonn solutions for input demand equations that are conducive to econometric estimation and policy analysis when the production function IS unknown Developments In the theory of duality facilitate obtaining such equations This article provides three examples of...

This paper provides evidence regarding gains to agricultural market liberalization in China. We empirically identify the different effects that incentive reforms and gradual market liberalization have on China's agricultural economy during its transition period. We find that average gains within...