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ectheory-literature-positioning

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Use to stake an Econometric Theory (ET) contribution against the existing theory frontier — which assumptions you weaken, which limit result you generalize, what was previously unproven — using APA author-date citations, not a standalone literature survey.

When to use

• Staking an Econometric Theory contribution against the existing theory frontier
• Identifying which assumptions are weakened or generalized
• Showing regularity conditions are weaker than prior work
• Setting up citation apparatus in ET's APA author-date style
• Locating a theorem on the limit-theory lattice
• Building a three-column map of incumbent conversation, unresolved tension, and delta
• Comparing against sibling venues like Journal of Econometrics or Econometrica

When not to use

• Standalone literature survey
• Vague novelty without stated change in assumptions or scope
• Overclaiming priority where a known result already covers the case
• Mixed or numeric citation styles
• Submission-ready advice before checking official source maps

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