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The Greatest Paper in Economic History: An Exegesis

The most important part of historical research is the question. For one, your Python script won’t work if you can’t clearly describe your error as a Google search. But I’m really talking about curiosity. In order to start collecting data, exploring the literature, and formulating an argument, you usually need to start with a problem—a vexing assertion, bizarre lacuna, or obvious question that nags you without end. Once you have that, you can start thinking about how you’ll answer it. What model will you choose for thinking about the problem—and will it be theoretical or empirical? What kinds…

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