Transcription of Writing Tips For Economics Research Papers
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Remember two basic rules of economic usage: Long run (without a hyphen) is a noun. Long-run (with a hyphen) is an adjective. Same with short(-)run. and Saving (without a terminal s) is a ow. Savings (with a terminal s) is a stock. Buy a copy of Strunk and White's Elements of …
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