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Determination of the optimum scale of operation : an application of the generalized production function | |
Author | Chakgrit Uthayophas |
Call Number | AIT RSPR no. IE-86-21 |
Subject(s) | Production functions (Economic theory) |
Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
Abstract | A study has been carried out on the application of the Theory of Generalized Production Functions and the Variable Elasticity of Substitution Production Function to three industries: the sugar factory, the manufacture of drugs and medicine, and the weaving of cotton and man - made fibers industries. The analyses are directed at the investigation of the effectiveness of the application of the theories ; and the determination of the optimum scale of operation, and elasticity of substitution value of each industry. The Variable Elasticity of Substitution Production Function cannot be effectively applied. On the other hand, the optimum scale of operation of each industry is successfully determined, and the results yield several interesting points for the application of the theories. All the models employed in this study are based on various assumption; and thus, the results obtained are the solutions under the presumed conditions. Consequently, any information provided in this study has to be interpreted with care , and any departure from the ideal situation should be examined. |
Year | 1986 |
Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
Academic Program/FoS | Industrial Engineering (IE) |
Chairperson(s) | Frausum, Yves G. Van |
Examination Committee(s) | Tang, John C.S. ;Oudheusden, Dirk L. van |
Scholarship Donor(s) | The French Government |
Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1986 |