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How science proceeds: the role of assumptions in the explanation of phenomena

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  • Timothy Roth, 2001. "How science proceeds: the role of assumptions in the explanation of phenomena," Journal of Economic Methodology, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 8(3), pages 420-422.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jecmet:v:8:y:2001:i:3:p:420-422
    DOI: 10.1080/13501780110079287
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