Cliometrics

Article summary

Cliometrics ( , also ), sometimes called ' new economic history or ' econometric history' , is the systematic application of economic theory, econometric techniques, and other formal or mathematical methods to the study of history (especially social and economic history). It is a quantitative approach to economic history (as opposed to qualitative or ethnographic). There has been a revival in 'new economic history' since the late 1990s. by Pierre Mignard, oil on canvas, 1689

Key claims

1. date of foundation: 1983 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. publication date: 2004 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of foundation is "1983". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the publication date is "2004". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
5. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1371967965