Choosing Data for CES Production Function So I am currently trying to write a paper estimating the Constant Elasticity of Substitution Production Function of the USA. I am using the simple version with two inputs capital and labour. Since the estimation is at the aggregate level I thought of using the perpetual inventory method to create the data for aggregate capital, but I wasnt sure what kind of data I need for aggregate labour. Maybe the number of employed people, work force, in the USA? I'd be glad if someone could help me out.
The Penn Wolrd Tables have the data you need.