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ectheory-writing-style

Use to polish the prose, notation, and proof exposition of an Econometric Theory (ET) manuscript — theorem-proof clarity, consistent notation, APA author-date references, and ET manuscript-prep specs (11pt, 1.5 spacing, 1.25in margins, 200-word abstract, 40-char running head).

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# Writing & Proof Style (ectheory-writing-style)

## When to trigger

- The math is correct but the proof reads as a wall of symbols
- Notation drifts or collides across sections, assumptions, and theorems
- Formatting the manuscript to ET's preparation specs before submission
- Converting references to ET's APA author-date style

## ET house style: rigorous and readable

ET expects **rigorous theorem-proof writing that a fellow theorist can follow without
reverse-engineering every step**. Aim for:
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