Jeg Writing Style

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name: jeg-writing-style
description: Use when polishing Journal of Economic Growth prose, abstract, introduction, model exposition, empirical-result paragraphs, APA author-year references, keywords, JEL codes, and Springer declarations.
---

# Writing Style (jeg-writing-style)

## When to trigger

- The paper is technically complete but the growth contribution is not legible
- Abstract, introduction, or model section needs JEG-specific tightening
- Springer metadata, APA references, declarations, or keywords need final polish

## Style principles

- Lead with the growth question and mechanism.
- State whether the paper is theoretical, empirical, or mixed.
- Translate estimates or model results into growth economics: convergence, long-run
  income, productivity, fertility, human capital, technology, institutions.
- Keep claims bounded to the sample, model, and identifying assumptions.
- Use author-year citations with an APA 7 style reference list.

## Submission-sensitive details

- Abstract should be 150-250 words.
- Provide 4-6 keywords and JEL classification codes.
- Include Statements/Declarations where required by Springer.
- LLMs cannot be authors; disclose LLM use if applicable.
- Use editable LaTeX source or Word files.

## Output format

```text
[Section] abstract / intro / model / empirics / conclusion
[Growth mechanism] ...
[Main edit] ...
[Metadata/declarations] ...
[Next step] jeg-submission
```