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Journal of Economic Literature: Vol. 37 No. 1 (March 1999)
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Thomson, William. 1999. "The Young Person's Guide to Writing Economic Theory."
Journal of Economic Literature,
37(1): 157-183.
DOI: 10.1257/jel.37.1.157
DOI: 10.1257/jel.37.1.157
Abstract
I formulate recommendations to young authors for writing economic theory well. I state general principles of good writing, and emphasize the role of the different components of a paper and the importance of the structure of one's work being clear. I explain how to choose notation and language, and how to present and illustrate proofs.
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Thomson, William (U Rochester)
JEL Classifications
A10: General Economics: General
B41: Economic Methodology
B41: Economic Methodology
