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The Young Person's Guide to Writing Economic Theory

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  • William Thomson

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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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  • William Thomson, 1999. "The Young Person's Guide to Writing Economic Theory," Journal of Economic Literature, American Economic Association, vol. 37(1), pages 157-183, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:jeclit:v:37:y:1999:i:1:p:157-183
    Note: DOI: 10.1257/jel.37.1.157
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    • A10 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - General
    • B41 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Economic Methodology - - - Economic Methodology

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