How Economists Model the World into Numbers - 9780415346214

Taylor & Francis

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. > 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. > 1. Introduction2. A New Practice3. Autonomy4. Designs of Experiments5. Measurement6. Rigor7. Conclusions > \n'Boumans has written a rich, deeply informed and insightful book'.