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Publication-Quality Figures Skill
This skill generates figure code that meets the formatting standards of top economics journals (AER, QJE, ReStud, Econometrica, JPE). It covers the most common econometric figure types with precise control over fonts, colors, dimensions, and export formats.
Journal Requirements Summary
| Requirement | AER / QJE / ReStud Standard |
|---|---|
| File format | PDF (vector) or EPS; PNG at 300+ DPI for raster |
| Dimensions | Width: 3.4in (single column) or 7in (full page); height ≤ 9in |
| Font | Matching journal body font; minimum 8pt for labels |
| Colors | Must be readable in grayscale; avoid red-green pairs |
| Line width | ≥ 0.5pt for data lines; ≥ 0.75pt for axes |
| Legend | Inside plot area or below; no box border preferred |
| Notes | Figure notes below, starting with "Notes:" |
| Numbering | "Figure 1:", "Figure 2:" etc. in caption |