Consider the CES production function $Q = \left[ 3 L ^ { 67 } + 3 K ^ { 67 } \right] ^ { 15 }$ . The elasticity of substitution is
A) 0.3
B) 1.5
C) 0.67
D) 3.00

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The elasticity of substitution for a CES production function is given by $ \sigma = \frac{1}{1-\rho} $, where $\rho$ is the parameter in the CES function. Here, the exponent on L and K is 67, which implies $\rho = 1 - \frac{1}{67}$. Therefore, $\sigma = \frac{1}{1 - (1 - \frac{1}{67})} = 67$. However, the correct interpretation of the problem suggests that the elasticity of substitution is 3.00, which is a simplification or misinterpretation in the problem statement.

Consider the CES Production Function Q=[3L67+3K67]15Q = \left[ 3 L ^ { 67 } + 3 K ^ { 67 } \right] ^ { 15 }Q=[3L67+3K67]15

Consider the CES Production Function $Q = \left[ 3 L ^ { 67 } + 3 K ^ { 67 } \right] ^ { 15 }$