Building Better Models

Brian Epstein discusses the importance of using philosophical understanding to create more rigorous models in social science. He critiques current vague approaches and emphasizes the need for serious analytic work on social facts. Epstein suggests starting with modest problems and using analytic frameworks to improve modeling, particularly in areas like the Supreme Court and legislature.

How does Epstein propose to improve the modeling of complex systems like the Supreme Court?

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What does Epstein mean by 'low hanging fruit' in the context of modeling?

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