Factor substitution in Greek manufacturing during the 1980s is examine
d, using pooled data in static and dynamic translog expenditure share
models. Inputs are capital, labor, electricity and non-electrical ener
gy (liquid, solid, gas). Own-price elasticities for capital and labor
are inelastic, but for electricity more elastic (-0.90). Results indic
ate substitutability among factors in the short run. In the long run,
electricity and capital are complements, as are labor and non-electric
al energy. Greek manufacturing is predicted to continue decreased cons
umption of liquid fuels to the year 2000, continuing the electrificati
on begun in the 1970s. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.