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.
Marcel Boumans is Associate Professor of Philosophy and History of Economics at the University of Amsterdam.
Recensioner i media
'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
Innehållsförteckning
1. Introduction2. A New Practice3. Autonomy4. Designs of Experiments5. Measurement6. Rigor7. Conclusions
