Abstract
LaTeX is a very popular platform for writing papers in economics, mainly due to its superior aesthetics in print. The question is whether the aesthetic (and other) benefits of adopting LaTeX outweigh the opportunity costs of learning and using LaTeX, which can be high even for experienced users. FaKe LaTeX using Microsoft Word has a remarkably similar visual appearance to papers produced in native LaTeX and it is easy to learn and use. This low cost alternative may be appealing to many economists.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1348-1356 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Journal of Economic Surveys |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- Aesthetics
- Economics
- LaTeX
- Papers
- Productivity
- Writing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Economics and Econometrics