Theory, General Equilibrium, and Political Economy in Development Economics
I discuss the role of economic theory in empirical work in development economics with special emphasis on general equilibrium and political economy considerations. I argue that economic theory plays (should play) a central role in formulating models, estimates of which can be used for counterfactual...
Main Author: | Acemoglu, Daron |
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Other Authors: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Economics |
Format: | Article |
Language: | en_US |
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American Economic Association
2011
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/61716 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0908-7491 |
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