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The xistence of definitional economics--Stigler's and Leibenstein's war of the words

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The inability to agree on definitions ultimately can condemn economic analysis and debate to fruitless argumentation. The sharp interchange between Stigler and Leibenstein did little to clarify the issues surrounding the controversial theory of X-efficiency. Given their conflicting agendas, discussion between these two opponents consisted largely of talking at cross purposes. This paper examines the motivations of the two protagonists as well as considering the impact such tactics have on economic debate and discussion. Copyright 2002, Oxford University Press.

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  • Craig Freedman, 2002. "The xistence of definitional economics--Stigler's and Leibenstein's war of the words," Cambridge Journal of Economics, Cambridge Political Economy Society, vol. 26(2), pages 161-178, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:cambje:v:26:y:2002:i:2:p:161-178
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    1. Malcolm Rutherford, 2010. "Chicago Economics and Institutionalism," Chapters, in: Ross B. Emmett (ed.), The Elgar Companion to the Chicago School of Economics, chapter 2, Edward Elgar Publishing.
    2. Gilles Grolleau & Tarik Lakhal & Naoufel Mzoughi, 2008. "An Introduction to the Economics of Fake Degrees," Journal of Economic Issues, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 42(3), pages 673-693, September.

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