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The Economic Analysis of Economic Literature: A Survey

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  • Kenneth J. Button, 1981. "The Economic Analysis of Economic Literature: A Survey," The American Economist, Sage Publications, vol. 25(2), pages 36-43, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:amerec:v:25:y:1981:i:2:p:36-43
    DOI: 10.1177/056943458102500207
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