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Methodology in Economics: Some Implications of Pessimism and Some Suggested Alternatives

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  • Jeffrey B. Nugent, 1967. "Methodology in Economics: Some Implications of Pessimism and Some Suggested Alternatives," The American Economist, Sage Publications, vol. 11(2), pages 49-55, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:amerec:v:11:y:1967:i:2:p:49-55
    DOI: 10.1177/056943456701100206
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    1. O. Lange, 1945. "The Scope and Method of Economics," The Review of Economic Studies, Review of Economic Studies Ltd, vol. 13(1), pages 19-32.
    2. Melitz, Jacques, 1965. "Friedman and Machlup on the Significance of Testing Economic Assumptions," MPRA Paper 84889, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 1965.
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