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Art or science? The challenges of publishing peer
reviewed papers based on linked models

Alison Burrell

Published: 21.11.2008  〉 Jahrgang 57 (2008), Heft 8  〉 Resort: Articles 
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ABSTRACT

The methodology used in a linked model system is generally too voluminous and of insufficient interest to form the basis of a peer-reviewed journal article. To be readily acceptable to an economics journal, the simulation results should provide economic insight and contribute to the economics literature.

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DR. ALISON BURRELL
Wageningen University
6701 BH Wageningen, The Netherlands
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e-mail: Alison.Burrell@wur.nl
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