The Bowley Ratio

Willis, Geoff (2011): The Bowley Ratio.

Abstract

The paper gives a simple algebraic description, and background justification, for the Bowley Ratio, the relative returns to labour and capital, in a simple economy.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Bowley; returns; labour; capital
• Subjects: D - Microeconomics > D3 - Distribution > D33 - Factor Income Distribution

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