This work brings together philosophers of pragmatism and economists interested in methodological questions. The main theoretical thrust of Dewey is to unite inquiry with behaviour and this book's contributions assess this insight in the light of developments in modern American philosophy.
This work brings together philosophers of pragmatism and economists interested in methodological questions. The main theoretical thrust of Dewey is to...
Deirdre McCloskey is one of the most recognizable names in economics. She views economics as a language that uses all the rhetorical devices of everyday conversation. This controversial standpoint has been hugely influential in the examination of the methodological and philosophical consequences of her work.
Deirdre McCloskey is one of the most recognizable names in economics. She views economics as a language that uses all the rhetorical devices of everyd...
This intriguing new book examines and analyses the role of critical realism in economics and specifically how this line of thought can be applied to the real world. With contributions from such varying commentators as Sheila Dow, Wendy Olsen and Fred Lee, this new book is unique in its approach and will be of great interest to both economic methodologists and those involved in applied economic studies.
This intriguing new book examines and analyses the role of critical realism in economics and specifically how this line of thought can be applied to t...
This new book, under the impressive editorship of Thomas Boylan and Paschal O'Gorman, explores a number of major themes central to the work of Karl Popper. The tensions that have resulted from Popperian thought are well documented. How can mainstream orthodox economics be falsifiable while privileging its core of rationality as unquestionable? This book includes expert contributions from thinkers such as Tony Lawson, K. Vela Velupillai and John McCall, who discuss this issue with renewed academic rigour.
This new book, under the impressive editorship of Thomas Boylan and Paschal O'Gorman, explores a number of major themes central to the work of Karl Po...
The goal of behavioural economics is to improve the explanatory and predictive power of economics. This can be achieved by using theoretical and methodological resources of psychology. Its fundamental idea is that the relationship between psychology and economics cannot be subsumed under standard philosophical accounts of intertheoretical relations.
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Philosophical Problems of Behavioural Economics" argues that behavioural economics is best understood as an attempt to deidealize economic theory guided by psychological research. Behavioural economics deconstructs the model of...
The goal of behavioural economics is to improve the explanatory and predictive power of economics. This can be achieved by using theoretical and me...
Many consider Foundations of Economic Method to be Lawrence Boland's best work. This updated edition is radically changed from the original and will be much appreciated by thinkers within economics. The book positions methodology vis-a-vis the current practice of economists and is all the better for it. Yet another book that not only deserves to be read by those within the field of economic methodology, but also by those involved in economics at all. Boland is back.
Many consider Foundations of Economic Method to be Lawrence Boland's best work. This updated edition is radically changed from the original a...
