How Economists Model the World into Numbers
1st Edition
Published on 17. September 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
220 pages
978-0-415-45930-3 (ISBN)
Description
Economics is dominated by model building, therefore a comprehension of how such models work is vital to understanding the discipline. This book provides a critical analysis of the economist's favourite tool, and as such will be an enlightening read for some, and an intriguing one for others.
Reviews / Votes
'Boumans has written a rich, deeply informed and insightful book'.- Kevin D. Hoover, Duke University, USA; Journal of Economic Methodology, Vol. 16, No. 4, December 2009, 417-434
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
345 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-45930-3 (9780415459303)
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Marcel Boumans
How Economists Model the World into Numbers
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01/2005
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How Economists Model the World into Numbers
E-Book
12/2004
Routledge
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How Economists Model the World into Numbers
E-Book
12/2004
Routledge
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Person
Marcel Boumans is Associate Professor of Philosophy and History of Economics at the University of Amsterdam.
Content
1. Introduction
2. A New Practice
3. Autonomy
4. Designs of Experiments
5. Measurement
6. Rigor
7. Conclusions
2. A New Practice
3. Autonomy
4. Designs of Experiments
5. Measurement
6. Rigor
7. Conclusions