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Research in business history: From theorising to bizhismetrics

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Empirical work is dominating business history, with a particular emphasis on case research using rich primary sources. I argue that the field of business history would benefit from a balanced combination of theoretical and empirical work. Restoring this balance requires that business historians build theories using their empirical observations. This approach – theorising – may enrich the field of business history and enhance the impact on related fields. I also argue that testing business history theory requires a broad set of empirical techniques, that is, bizhismetrics.

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  • Abe De Jong, 2022. "Research in business history: From theorising to bizhismetrics," Australian Economic History Review, Economic History Society of Australia and New Zealand, vol. 62(1), pages 66-79, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ozechr:v:62:y:2022:i:1:p:66-79
    DOI: 10.1111/aehr.12221
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