Questions tagged [scientific-method]
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Departure point for research in economics
I hope this is the place to ask this question. I am in the first year of PhD in economics. As most of PhD students in economics, I try to show some economic mechanisms by theoretical modelling in environmental economics.
Most of time, I have a…
optimal control
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Is there a go-to resources on the use of the scientific method in economics?
I once had a physics teacher who said (paraphrased):
for any formula or principle you use on an exam, you have to be able to provide a real world test that would demonstrate the theory's validity. In other words, the test must show the theory…
Stan Shunpike
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Departure point for research in economics
I hope this is the place to ask this question.
I am in the first year of PhD in economics. As most of PhD students in economics, I try to show some economic mechanisms by modelling.
Most of time, I have a tendency to base largely on other models…
optimal control
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Ceo hobbies and company stock price index in S&P 500
Where can I obtain data on hobbies of CEOs of S&P 500 companies?
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