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Methodology and Economics: A Critical Introduction
John Pheby
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Description for Methodology and Economics: A Critical Introduction
Hardcover. Economics Methodology and Economics is an introduction in some of the methodologies that have influenced the work of economists. The way in which such 'naturalistic' methodologies, for example those of Bacon, Descartes, Popper Kuhn and Friedman, have moulded much of the contemporary economics is discussed. Num Pages: 157 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 17. Weight in Grams: 304.
'Pheby's volume is especially to be welcomed as a clear and critical introduction to a large, complex and confusing methodological literature...It is recommended for all students of economics however experienced. ' A.W.Coats, Kyklos 'Professor Pheby in this much needed book gives a brilliant conducted tour ofour subject.' G.L.S.Shackle, foreword to the Japanese edition. Pheby has provided an antidote to the dangers of adopting, an excessively paradigmatic attitude, by supplying a well written, comprehensible guide to this esoteric field. More advanced scholars will appreciate his 168-entry bibliography.' D. Whitehead, Economics Methodology and Economics is a straightforward and interesting introduction in some ... Read more
'Pheby's volume is especially to be welcomed as a clear and critical introduction to a large, complex and confusing methodological literature...It is recommended for all students of economics however experienced. ' A.W.Coats, Kyklos 'Professor Pheby in this much needed book gives a brilliant conducted tour ofour subject.' G.L.S.Shackle, foreword to the Japanese edition. Pheby has provided an antidote to the dangers of adopting, an excessively paradigmatic attitude, by supplying a well written, comprehensible guide to this esoteric field. More advanced scholars will appreciate his 168-entry bibliography.' D. Whitehead, Economics Methodology and Economics is a straightforward and interesting introduction in some ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1988
Condition
New
Number of Pages
145
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333385104
SKU
V9780333385104
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99-15
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