Hornbeck (2010)

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Empirical Questions:

What is the author's topic and hypothesis?

This paper examines the impact on agricultural development from a decrease in the cost of protecting farmland. Barbed wire appears to have had a substantial impact on agriculture development in the US and in particular, this may reflect an important role for protecting land and securing farmers' full bundle of property rights.

How does the author test the hypothesis?

What do the authors tests achieve?

How could the tests be improved on? Strengths? Weaknesses?

What are some alternative empirical strategies

How does the author rule out alternative hypotheses?