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The Science of Mistakes:Lecture Notes on Economic Data Engineering

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  • Andrew Caplin

    (New York University, USA)

Abstract

That mistakes are made is clear. What is meant by that is not. Measuring whatever might be meant and scientifically studying it is therefore even more challenging.

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  • Andrew Caplin, 2023. "The Science of Mistakes:Lecture Notes on Economic Data Engineering," World Scientific Books, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., number 13026.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:wsbook:13026
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    Keywords

    Rational Inattention; Machine Learning; Incomplete Information; Revealed Preference; Bayesian Decision Theory; Psychometrics; Cost Functions; Decision-Making Skills; Choice Theory; Costly Learning; Management Skills; Discrete Choice; Judicial Mistakes; Mistaken Decisions;
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    JEL classification:

    • D01 - Microeconomics - - General - - - Microeconomic Behavior: Underlying Principles
    • D80 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - General
    • D90 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - General

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