Table 3.
Output elasticities of input variables (Scale elasticity)
| Inputs | Scale elasticity |
|---|---|
| Number of beds | 0.15 |
| Number of doctors | 0.33 |
| Number of nurses | 0.51 |
| Number of nonmedical staff | −0.25 |
| Total | 0.74 |
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