Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0
Author-Name: Richard Fabling
Author-X-Name-First: Richard
Author-X-Name-Last: Fabling
Author-Email: richard.fabling@xtra.co.nz
Author-Workplace-Name: Motu Economic and Public Policy Research
Author-Name: David C Maré
Author-X-Name-First: David
Author-X-Name-Last: Maré
Author-Email: dave.mare@motu.org.nz 
Author-Workplace-Name: Motu Economic and Public Policy Research
Title: Production function estimation using New Zealand’s Longitudinal Business Database 
Abstract: This paper is intended as a resource for researchers using the New Zealand Longitudinal Business Database (LBD) to study the productivity of New Zealand firms. First, it documents the methods used for creating a consistent dataset of production data, combining survey and administrative data sources.  Second, it discusses a range of identification and estimation issues that arise when using the data for the estimation of multi-factor productivity.  Finally, it demonstrates the value and usefulness of the data by presenting and comparing a range of productivity estimates for a single industry.
Length: 73 pages
Creation-Date:  2015-09
File-URL: https://motu-www.motu.org.nz/wpapers/15_15.pdf
Number: 15_15
Classification-JEL: C10, D24
Keywords: Statistics New Zealand Longitudinal Business Database; Production function; multi-factor productivity
Handle: RePEc:mtu:wpaper:15_15