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Some Notes on the Scientific Methods of Simon Kuznets

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This paper discusses the scientific methods that guided the economic research of Simon Kuznets, with particular stress on his approach to measurement and theory. The paper closes with the transcription of a brief autobiographical talk by Kuznets at a dinner in honor of his eightieth birthday.

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  • Robert W. Fogel, 1987. "Some Notes on the Scientific Methods of Simon Kuznets," NBER Working Papers 2461, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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    1. Simon Kuznets, 1972. "Economic Research: Retrospect and Prospect, Volume 7, Quantitative Economic Research: Trends and Problems," NBER Books, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc, number kuzn72-1.
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