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The path of economics research production: Insights into the seesaw between theory and empirics
This paper provides insights into the apparent seesaw between the generation of theoretical versus empirical economics research over time. A dynamic model considers the incentives of researchers to focus on empirical versus theoretical papers. It yields the main characteristics of the path-changing of economics research, from theoretical-intensive to empirical-focused. The model has two equilibria, one with a higher proportion of theoretical papers and another with a higher proportion of empirical papers. Curiously, the equilibrium with greater theoretical papers is stable, while the one with more empirical papers is a saddle point. This suggests that the current trend of increasing empirical research is unlikely to last.
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Englisch
- Bibliographic citation
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Series: Kiel Working Paper ; No. 2238
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Wirtschaft
Role of Economics; Role of Economists; Market for Economists
General Economics: Other
- Subject
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economic research
theory
empirics
publications
journals
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Geistige Schöpfung
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Faria, João Ricardo
Goel, Rajeev K.
Manage, Neela D.
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Veröffentlichung
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Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel)
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Kiel
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2023
- Handle
- Last update
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10.03.2025, 11:44 AM CET
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Object type
- Arbeitspapier
Associated
- Faria, João Ricardo
- Goel, Rajeev K.
- Manage, Neela D.
- Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel)
Time of origin
- 2023