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Moving Beyond Statistical Validity in Economics

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  • Fiona MacPhail, 1998. "Moving Beyond Statistical Validity in Economics," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 45(1), pages 119-149, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:45:y:1998:i:1:p:119-149
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1006989612799
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