When should I use writing-econ versus general writing skills?

Use writing-econ specifically for economics, finance, or policy reports. For general prose based on Strunk & White, use the standard /writing skill.

What is the core philosophy of the writing-econ skill?

It is based on Deirdre McCloskey’s 'Economical Writing,' which focuses on clarity, brevity, and the removal of academic fluff. It prioritizes the finding-first 'hook' over standard introductory filler.

What is 'Elegant Variation' and why does this skill prevent it?

Elegant variation is the habit of using different words for the same concept (e.g., using 'growth' then 'development'). This skill enforces using one word for one concept to prevent reader confusion.

Can this skill help with data presentation in papers?

Yes. It provides guidance on making tables self-explanatory and ensures equations use meaningful labels rather than obscure acronyms, following Tufte’s principles of clarity.

Economics & Finance Writing Pro

Name: Economics & Finance Writing Pro
Author: edwinhu

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Optimizes economics and finance writing by applying McCloskey’s principles to eliminate boilerplate and ensure analytical clarity.

The writing-econ skill is a specialized style guide designed for economics journal articles, working papers, and finance analysis. Based on Deirdre McCloskey’s 'Economical Writing,' it enforces strict standards to eliminate academic 'throat-clearing,' passive voice, and redundant roadmap paragraphs. By prioritizing finding-first introductions and consistent terminology, it ensures that complex economic data and policy arguments remain accessible, professional, and impactful for skeptical yet sympathetic readers.

主要功能

01Transition of turgid academic prose into active, concrete, and human-sounding language.

02Integration with AI anti-pattern checks to ensure professional, non-robotic output.

03Automatic removal of academic boilerplate and introductory 'table-of-contents' paragraphs.

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05Enforcement of terminology consistency to avoid 'elegant variation' and reader confusion.

06Optimization of tables and equations for self-explanatory, standalone clarity.

使用场景

01Developing clear, jargon-free finance market commentary and policy briefs.

02Editing technical manuscripts to remove 'ersatz economics' terms and passive voice.

03Drafting and refining economics journal articles and working papers for publication.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add edwinhu/workflows writing-econ

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