Application of a modified CES production function model based on improved firefly algorithm

The conventional CES production function model fails to consider the influences of policy factors on economic growth in different stages. This paper proposes a modified model of the CES production function. Regarding model parameter estimation, the paper proposes a modern intelligent algorithm, the firefly algorithm (FA). The paper improves conventional FA to enhance the convergence rate and precision. To overcome the shortcomings of the conventional method in model application, the paper presents a new method of calculating the contribution rates of factors influencing economic growth and provides examples.