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Abstract
Growth rates of productivity have often been measured by using average value
added by specified inputs (e.g., see David and Barker; and Ban). Also, a
production function often has also been used to estimate input weights necessary
in aggregation (e.g., see Griliches; and Hertford). This average productivity
approach is quite demanding in terms of data. The concept of value added in
a restricted profit function, proposed by Bruno, provides an alternative for
measuring and analyzing productivity growth. Lesser data requirements make
this approach particularly appropriate in developing countries.