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The Tools of Economic Analysis

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Introductory Economics

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In Chapter 2 we shall be examining the role of theories in a social science such as economics. We shall also be studying the uses, presentation and limitations of statistical data in economics. You will find that these two themes are an important feature of this book.

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© 1992 Barry Harrison, Charles Smith and Brinley Davies

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Harrison, B., Smith, C., Davies, B. (1992). The Tools of Economic Analysis. In: Introductory Economics. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-22006-9_2

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