False Prophets of Economics Imperialism by Matthew Watson (Hardback Book)

Name: False Prophets of Economics Imperialism by Matthew Watson (Hardback Book)
Brand: Edinburgh University Press

Edinburgh University Press

This book studies the methodological revolution that has resulted in economists\u2019 mathematical market models being exported across the social sciences. The ensuing process of economics imperialism has struck fear into subject specialists worried that their disciplinary knowledge will subsequently count for less. Yet even though mathematical market models facilitate important abstract thought experiments, they are no substitute for carefully contextualised empirical investigations of real social phenomena. The two exist on completely different ontological planes, producing very different types of explanation.\nIn this deeply researched and wide-ranging intellectual history, Matthew Watson surveys the evolution of modern economics and its modelling methodology. With its origins in Jevons and\n\nFalse Prophets of Economics Imperialism\nThe Limits of Mathematical Market Models\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail t;