Public infrastructure and private production measuring relative contributions

A translog production function with different types of services from public infrastructure is estimated for four census regions and four industries. The data set covers the 48 contiguous states over the period 1970–1986. Services from water and sewer facilities are shown to be a productive factor of...

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Published in:Journal of economic behavior & organization 1994-03, Vol.23 (2), p.127-148
Main Author: Pinnoi, Nat
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comparative studies
Economic models
Economics
Efficiency
Industrial production
Infrastructure
Organization theory
Production functions
Public finance
Public infrastructure
Public services
Public works
Regional analysis
Sanitation services
Water
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Summary:A translog production function with different types of services from public infrastructure is estimated for four census regions and four industries. The data set covers the 48 contiguous states over the period 1970–1986. Services from water and sewer facilities are shown to be a productive factor of private production in all regions. However, there is strong evidence to support the hypothesis that different regions and industries react differently to various types of public infrastructure.
ISSN:0167-2681
1879-1751
DOI:10.1016/0167-2681(94)90063-9