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When are inferences too fragile to be believed?

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The use of sensitivity analysis is routine in some fields of empirical econometrics, although econometric theorists have generally taken a critical attitude towards it. This paper presents a framework in which arguments for and against such analysis can be evaluated. It appears that sensitivity is not necessarily a bad, nor sturdiness necessarily a good.

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  • John Aldrich, 2006. "When are inferences too fragile to be believed?," Journal of Economic Methodology, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 13(2), pages 161-177.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jecmet:v:13:y:2006:i:2:p:161-177
    DOI: 10.1080/13501780600730653
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