Was Leontief's work overly complex?
Some might find the sheer volume of data required for input-output tables to be complex, but the underlying concept is quite straightforward. It's a systematic accounting of economic flows. My critique of certain economic theories was their tendency towards over-simplification, assuming away real-world complexities. Input-output analysis, while data-intensive, accurately reflects the interconnectedness that is inherent in any functioning economy. It's about capturing that reality.
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