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Useful comments were made on earlier drafts by Armen Alchian and Lee Hausen. Critical comments by Carl Hempel also guided the revision of earlier versions. Many discussions with Allan H. Meltzer shaped the final outcome. These comments and discussions are gratefully acknowledged.
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Brunner, K. ‘Assumptions’ and the cognitive quality of theories. Synthese 20, 501–525 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00869932
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