Thread: Prove My Friend Wrong: Come Up with Ideas for an Economic Study
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Old 07-07-2007, 12:08 PM
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Default Re: Prove My Friend Wrong: Come Up with Ideas for an Economic Study
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2) The idea must be testable with existing, accurate data.

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Sorry, we don't agree.

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While not all economics research is empirical, I think the OP's condition is fair. It sounds like this is the type of research that his friend wants to do.
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