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Causality in economics: Rhetorical ethic or positivist empiric?

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  • Grahame Thompson, 1993. "Causality in economics: Rhetorical ethic or positivist empiric?," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 27(1), pages 47-71, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:qualqt:v:27:y:1993:i:1:p:47-71
    DOI: 10.1007/BF01097010
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