The bulk of contemporary economics assumes rather than explains differences between people or groups of people. Yet, many of these differences are produced by society or they imply differing opportunities and outcomes. This book argues that economists should concern themselves with the explanation of the social causes and effects of such differences.
D'Ippoliti introduces the concept of diversity to summarise all differences that are of social origin and that a theory or model seeks to explain. This contrasts with the traditional concept of heterogeneity that...
The bulk of contemporary economics assumes rather than explains differences between people or groups of people. Yet, many of these differences are ...
This text takes issue with the concept of 'heterogeneity', arguing that economics should not disregard diversity and that this requires a broader, multidisciplinary approach to the explanation of individual and collective behaviour.
This text takes issue with the concept of 'heterogeneity', arguing that economics should not disregard diversity and that this requires a broader, mul...
